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Nigerian Slang

Discover Nigerian slang, youth language and popular expressions used in conversations and online culture.

68 words
AbegPlease; used to make a request or add emphasisNigerian PidginAbiRight? / Isn't it? (used for agreement or confirmation)Nigerian PidginAjebutterSomeone who grew up privileged / a soft, pampered personNigerian PidginAlayeA streetwise person; also used informally to address someoneYoruba / Nigerian SlangBig manA wealthy, influential or well-connected personNigerian PidginBokuPlenty, a lot (from French "beaucoup")Nigerian PidginCarry goTo proceed or continue with something boldlyNigerian PidginChopTo eat, or to collect/receive something (money, punishment, etc.)Nigerian PidginChop knuckleA fist bump used to celebrate or show solidarityNigerian PidginCorrectGenuinely good, authentic or of high qualityNigerian PidginDey playKeep joking or failing to take something seriouslyNigerian PidginE be thingsAn expression of resignation or acceptance of a situationNigerian PidginE chokeAn expression for something overwhelming, impressive or intenseNigerian PidginE don doIt is finished, done or over withNigerian PidginE no easyIt is difficult; an expression acknowledging hardshipNigerian PidginE shock youAn expression used when something is surprising or unbelievableNigerian PidginE tire meI am fed up with it or exhausted by itNigerian PidginEhenExpression of agreement, realisation or acknowledgementNigerian PidginEnter one chanceTo be tricked or fall into a bad situationNigerian PidginGbas gbosA back-and-forth argument or fightNigerian PidginGbeduA powerful beat, lively music or an enjoyable party atmosphereYoruba / Nigerian SlangGbegeSerious trouble or problem — usually big dramaNigerian PidginGingerTo motivate, excite or boost someoneNigerian PidginGistNews, gossip or an informal conversationNigerian EnglishGreeTo agree, accept or be willingNigerian PidginHustlerA hardworking person grinding to make a livingNigerian PidginI deyI am fine, present or available, depending on contextNigerian PidginI no sendI do not care or I am not botheredNigerian PidginJandThe United Kingdom or, more broadly, life abroadNigerian SlangJareAn informal word adding emphasis, reassurance or impatienceYoruba / Nigerian SlangK-legA complication, flaw or sign that something is not rightNigerian PidginKatakataTrouble, chaos or a messy situationNigerian PidginKoloTo become irrational, overly excited or behave as if madNigerian SlangKpaliA fake, counterfeit, or fraudulent version of somethingNigerian PidginKpeleExpression of sympathy or condolence for someoneNigerian PidginLas lasEventually; in the end; after everythingNigerian PidginMuguA gullible person easily deceived or trickedNigerian PidginNa so e beThat's how it is / That's the way things areNigerian PidginNa wa oExpression of surprise or mild exasperationNigerian PidginNo dullingStay active, alert and ready; do not waste timeNigerian SlangNo gree for anybodyDo not allow anyone to intimidate, cheat or overpower youNigerian PidginOdeA fool or dull-witted personNigerian PidginOgaBoss, superior, or a respectful address for someone in authorityNigerian PidginOga at the topThe senior authority or person ultimately in chargeNigerian EnglishOmoAn expression of surprise, admiration or disbeliefNigerian PidginOrisirisiAll sorts of things / a variety / miscellaneousNigerian PidginOyaCome on; hurry up; let us beginYoruba / Nigerian EnglishPackagingProjecting a false or exaggerated image of wealthNigerian PidginPepper demTo show off, succeed despite haters, or live your best lifeNigerian PidginRunsA hustle, scheme or money-making arrangementNigerian PidginSabiTo know, understand, or be skilled at somethingNigerian PidginSapaA humorous term for being broke or experiencing serious lack of moneyNigerian SlangSee finishLoss of respect caused by excessive familiarityNigerian PidginShaAnyway, though or just; a flexible word used to soften or qualify a statementNigerian EnglishShakaraTo show off, act proud or play hard to getNigerian PidginShegeSerious hardship, suffering or a very difficult experienceHausa / Nigerian SlangShine your eyeBe alert, vigilant and street smartNigerian PidginSoft lifeA comfortable, luxurious and stress-free lifestyleNigerian PidginSteezeEffortless style, composure and confident self-presentationNigerian SlangTualeA respectful salute expressing admiration or recognitionNigerian SlangWahalaTrouble, problem or difficultyNigerian PidginWakaTo walk, travel, leave or move aroundNigerian PidginWayoTrickery, deception or cunning behaviourNigerian PidginWereyA mad, reckless or unpredictable personNigerian PidginWetinWhat; used when asking a questionNigerian PidginYabTo mock, tease or insult someone playfully or sharplyNigerian SlangYawa don gasSerious trouble has started / things have gone wrong badlyNigerian PidginYen yenUnnecessary noise, complaints or dramaNigerian Pidgin