What does Chiner mean?

Chercher les bonnes affaires (Hunt for bargains) For example: "On va chiner à Dantokpa (On va chercher les bonnes affaires à Dantokpa/Let's bargain hunt at Dantokpa)"

Where does the slang word Chiner come from?

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

Chiner

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chiner definition 1

Chercher les bonnes affaires (Hunt for bargains)

"On va chiner à Dantokpa (On va chercher les bonnes affaires à Dantokpa/Let's bargain hunt at Dantokpa)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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