What does Yèkè yèkè mean?

Couscous de maïs (Corn couscous) For example: "Yèkè yèkè au lait (Couscous de maïs au lait/Corn couscous with milk)"

Where does the slang word Yèkè yèkè come from?

Yèkè yèkè 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 Yèkè yèkè?

Yèkè yèkè can also mean: Style musical (Musical style)

Yèkè yèkè

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Yèkè yèkè definition 1

Couscous de maïs (Corn couscous)

"Yèkè yèkè au lait (Couscous de maïs au lait/Corn couscous with milk)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Yèkè yèkè definition 2

Style musical (Musical style)

"Le yéké yéké plaît. (Yéké yéké pleases.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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"C'est un jèkè-jèkè (He's a womanizer)"

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