What does Cotonou boy mean?

Gars de la ville (City boy) For example: "C'est un vrai Cotonou boy (C'est un vrai gars de la ville/He's a real city boy)"

Where does the slang word Cotonou boy come from?

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

Cotonou boy

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gars de la ville (City boy)

"C'est un vrai Cotonou boy (C'est un vrai gars de la ville/He's a real city boy)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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