What does Chercher palabre mean?

Chercher des problèmes (Look for trouble) For example: "Arrête de chercher palabre (Arrête de chercher des problèmes/Stop looking for trouble)"

Where does the slang word Chercher palabre come from?

Chercher palabre is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Chercher palabre

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chercher palabre definition 1

Chercher des problèmes (Look for trouble)

"Arrête de chercher palabre (Arrête de chercher des problèmes/Stop looking for trouble)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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