What does Hakilima mean?

Par terre, au sol (On the ground) For example: "Le vendeur étale hakilima (The vendor displays on the ground)"

Where does the slang word Hakilima come from?

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

Hakilima

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hakilima definition 1

Par terre, au sol (On the ground)

"Le vendeur étale hakilima (The vendor displays on the ground)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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