What does Compte-gouttes mean?

Peu à peu (Drop by drop) For example: "L'argent vient au compte-gouttes (Money comes drop by drop)"

Where does the slang word Compte-gouttes come from?

Compte-gouttes is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Compte-gouttes

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Compte-gouttes

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Peu à peu (Drop by drop)

"L'argent vient au compte-gouttes (Money comes drop by drop)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Compte-gouttes is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1498 Côte d'Ivoire slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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