What does Zébu mean?

Bœuf à bosse (Humped cattle) For example: "Les Peuls élèvent des zébus (The Fulani raise zebu cattle)"

Where does the slang word Zébu come from?

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

Zébu

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Zébu definition 1

Bœuf à bosse (Humped cattle)

"Les Peuls élèvent des zébus (The Fulani raise zebu cattle)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Zébu 🇬🇦 Gabon

Type de bœuf (Type of beef)

"Le zébu est maigre. (Zebu is lean.)"

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Sortir, partir (To go out, leave)

"On débou à quelle heure pour la plage? (What time are we leaving for the beach?)"

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