What does Gbɛsɛ mean?

Gbɛ̀sɛ́ (Proverbe/Proverb) For example: "Gbɛsɛ ɖo nufin mɛ (Les proverbes contiennent la sagesse/Proverbs contain wisdom)"

Where does the slang word Gbɛsɛ come from?

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

Gbɛsɛ

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gbɛ̀sɛ́ (Proverbe/Proverb)

"Gbɛsɛ ɖo nufin mɛ (Les proverbes contiennent la sagesse/Proverbs contain wisdom)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

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Gbese 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Debt or big trouble (literally “load”).

Gbese 🇬🇭 Ghana

Debt/Owing money (Debt)

"I dey owe gbese everywhere (I owe debts everywhere)"

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🌍 "Gbɛsɛ" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Gbese 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Debt or big trouble (literally “load”).

Gbese 🇬🇭 Ghana

Debt/Owing money (Debt)

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