What does Yébessessi mean?

Riz au poisson (Rice with fish) For example: "Yébessessi du dimanche (Riz au poisson du dimanche/Sunday rice with fish)"

Where does the slang word Yébessessi come from?

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

Yébessessi

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yébessessi definition 1

Riz au poisson (Rice with fish)

"Yébessessi du dimanche (Riz au poisson du dimanche/Sunday rice with fish)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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