Hess (Misery/poverty - from Arabic) For example: "C'est la hess ici! (It's misery here!)"

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Hess is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

Hess

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hess (Misery/poverty - from Arabic)

"C'est la hess ici! (It's misery here!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Hess 🇩🇿 Algeria

Being broke or in a tough spot (from “la hess” meaning hardship).

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