What does Vêpêlê mean?

Vent en Wobé (Wind in Wobé) For example: "Le vêpêlê souffle fort (The wind blows strong)"

Where does the slang word Vêpêlê come from?

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

Vêpêlê

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Vêpêlê

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Vent en Wobé (Wind in Wobé)

"Le vêpêlê souffle fort (The wind blows strong)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Vêpêlê 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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