What does Kaba-kaba mean?

Précipitamment (Hastily) For example: "Ne fais pas les choses kaba-kaba (Don't do things hastily)"

Where does the slang word Kaba-kaba come from?

Kaba-kaba 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 Kaba-kaba?

Kaba-kaba can also mean: Très tôt (Very early)

Kaba-kaba

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kaba-kaba definition 1

Précipitamment (Hastily)

"Ne fais pas les choses kaba-kaba (Don't do things hastily)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kaba-kaba definition 2

Très tôt (Very early)

"Je pars kaba-kaba (I'm leaving very early)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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