African Slang Words Starting With "C"

Relax/Cool off (Calm down)

Political drive (Campaign)

University grounds (School area)

To be able to; will (future tense)

Can go am (Expression)

Unable to/Cannot (Can't able)

Fed up/Frustrated (Had enough)

Local rum/Spirit (Sugar cane liquor)

Lie/False (Cap)

Starting money/Investment (Capital)

Photo text (Caption)

Vehicle/Automobile (Car)

Vehicle cleaning (Car wash)

Show concern (Care for others)

Take (someone or something somewhere); give a ride

Bring here (Carry come)

Transport/Bear (Carry it)

Be lucky; have good fortune

Means 'give me a ride' (carry in a car). Also, 'carry' is used for taking someone/something along.

Failed course/Repeat (Retake class)

Legal matter/Problem (Case)

Matter finished (End of discussion)

Get paid/Withdraw money (Receive payment)

Electricity credits (Power units)

Root crop field (Cassava plantation)

Traditional dish (Cassava leaves stew)

Informal wear/Relaxed (Casual)

Informal clothes (Relaxed attire)

Temporary job (Part-time)

Find out/Discover cheating (Catch in act)

Get sick/Flu (Catch cold)

Get emotional/Fall in love (Develop feelings)

Famous person (Celebrity)

Formal event (Ceremony)

Qualification paper (Diploma)

Qualification proof (Certification)

Winner/Victor (Champion)

Title competition (Tournament)

Small money/Coins (Small bills/Change)

Exchange currency (Convert money)

Help starts family (Charity begins at home)

Hire whole vehicle (Private hire)

Pursue romantically (Court)

Exclamation of shock or strong disapproval

Be unfaithful/Betray (Cheat)

Gossip; rumor

Like someone/Have feelings (Interested in)

Look at this (Check it)

Jollof rice variant (Party rice)

Medical examination (Health screening)