What does Pôtô-pôtô mean?

Boue, saleté (Mud, dirt) For example: "Après la pluie, c'est pôtô-pôtô partout (After the rain, there's mud everywhere)"

Where does the slang word Pôtô-pôtô come from?

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

Pôtô-pôtô

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Pôtô-pôtô

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Boue, saleté (Mud, dirt)

"Après la pluie, c'est pôtô-pôtô partout (After the rain, there's mud everywhere)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Pôtô-pôtô 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.

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