Where does the slang word Yebesse come from?

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

Yebesse

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added July 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yebesse

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Means “he’s full of himself” (like swelled). Usage: Now that he has 10k Insta followers, ke honu yebesse, doesn’t even talk to us little people.

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · July 17, 2025

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Yebesse is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia. Ethiopia 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 1779 Ethiopia slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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