Expression d'étonnement (Expression of astonishment) For example: "Ewo! C'est fort ça (Wow! C'est impressionnant/Wow! That's impressive)"

Where does the slang word Ewo! come from?

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

Ewo!

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ewo! definition 1

Expression d'étonnement (Expression of astonishment)

"Ewo! C'est fort ça (Wow! C'est impressionnant/Wow! That's impressive)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Ewo 🇹🇬 Togo

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Ewo 🇹🇬 Togo

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