Frapper légèrement (To tap lightly) For example: "Tapa-le pour qu'il se réveille (Tap him so he wakes up)"

Where does the slang word Tapa come from?

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

Tapa

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Frapper légèrement (To tap lightly)

"Tapa-le pour qu'il se réveille (Tap him so he wakes up)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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