What does Houphouët mean?

Reference au premier président (Reference to first president) For example: "Du temps d'Houphouët c'était mieux (In Houphouët's time it was better)"

Where does the slang word Houphouët come from?

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

What are other meanings of Houphouët?

Houphouët can also mean: Sage, diplomate (Wise, diplomatic)

Houphouët

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

20 upvotes remaining · Sign in for 50

Houphouët

TOP DEFINITION

Reference au premier président (Reference to first president)

"Du temps d'Houphouët c'était mieux (In Houphouët's time it was better)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

Was this definition helpful?

Score: 0

Houphouët — definition 2

Sage, diplomate (Wise, diplomatic)

"Il parle comme Houphouët (He speaks like Houphouet)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

Was this definition helpful?

Score: 0

🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Houphouët is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1498 Côte d'Ivoire slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

Browse all Côte d'Ivoire slang (1498 words)