Browse African Slang

Give birth/Deliver (Born)

Executive position (Management)

Term of respect for any man, like 'sir' or 'chief'.

Met up with; ran into (someone)

New item/Fresh (Unused)

Remove obstacles (Break barriers)

Destroy/Explain (Break it)

Mother's milk/Nursing (Breastfeeding)

Illegal payment (Bribery)

Sunny weather (Clear day)

Smart student (Intelligent student)

Carry here (Bring it)

If someone says this after an argument, they ask for an appeasement gift.

Main street/Center (Broad Street)

Any male relative or close family friend of one’s generation

Dance style/Wine (Bubble)

Develop country (Build nation)

Collaborate/Unite (Construct together)

To clear and burn a field (slash-and-burn farming)

Bit or stung (by insect/animal)

Catch cheating/Expose (Reveal)

Means 'to be broke.' E.g. 'I burst now' = I have no money left.

Confuse me/Puzzle (Confuse)

The forest; also refers to secret society rites in the forest

Traditional initiation (Cultural school)

Port area/Island (Bushrod Island)

Make money/Profit (Earn income)

Avocado

Rice with oil/Rich rice (Oily rice)

Purchase airtime (Top up)

With divine help (Through God's favor)

Alternative route (Detour)

bad situation/matter (Description)

bitter situation/matter (Description)

To bring palava (Action phrase)

To buy thing (Action phrase)