Where does the slang word Potasser come from?

Potasser is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Potasser?

Potasser can also mean: Mianatra mafy / Study hard

Potasser

Q: What does Potasser mean?

Étudier dur (Study hard) For example: "Je vais potasser ce weekend (Je vais étudier dur ce weekend/I'll study hard this weekend)"

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Potasser definition 1

Étudier dur (Study hard)

"Je vais potasser ce weekend (Je vais étudier dur ce weekend/I'll study hard this weekend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Potasser definition 2

Mianatra mafy / Study hard

"Il faut potasser pour réussir (Must study hard to succeed)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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