What does Tourner autour du pot mean?

Ne pas être direct (Beat around the bush) For example: "Arrête de tourner autour du pot (Arrête d'être indirect/Stop beating around the bush)"

Where does the slang word Tourner autour du pot come from?

Tourner autour du pot 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 Tourner autour du pot?

Tourner autour du pot can also mean: Beat around the bush

Tourner autour du pot

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Tourner autour du pot definition 1

Ne pas être direct (Beat around the bush)

"Arrête de tourner autour du pot (Arrête d'être indirect/Stop beating around the bush)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Tourner autour du pot definition 2

Beat around the bush

"Tika kotourner autour du pot - Stop beating around bush"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

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

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