African Slang Words Starting With "C"

Puzzled/Mixed up (Confused)

Historic area/Neighborhood (Congo Town)

To gossip; to spread rumors

Preservation/Protection (Conservation)

Imported goods/Shipment (Cargo)

Ongoing education (Lifelong learning)

Temporary job/Deal (Short-term work)

Advance payment (Down payment)

Fixed-term job (Contractual)

Group savings/Pool (Collective fund)

Means crazy or foolish.

Prepare food/Chef (Cook)

Prepare meal (Make dinner)

Restaurant/Food stall (Eatery)

Calm/Relax (De-escalate)

Street corner/Spot (Corner)

Small store/Local shop (Corner shop)

Right/Accurate (That's right)

Dishonesty/Bribery (Corruption)

Chest problem/Coughing (Cough)

Refers to rural areas outside Monrovia.

Traditional fabric/Attire (Native wear)

Traditional mask dancer (Cultural performer)

Traditional healer/Herbalist (Medicine man)

Rural person/Traditional (Villager)

Relatives/Family (Extended family)

Local rice variety (Indigenous rice)

Traditional medicine/Herbs (Traditional healing)

Judicial building/Trial (Court)

Legal proceeding (Trial)

Cow hoof dish (Cow foot)

Memorize/Study hard (Intensive study)

In Liberian usage, it specifically means 'mourning'. If someone is wearing black and not eating much, people say 'He's c...

Baby movement/Creeping (Crawling)

Mad/Insane (Crazy)

Body lotion/Moisturizer (Cream)

Make employment (Create work)

Loan/Buy on trust (Owe)

Send airtime/Money (Transfer credit)

Savings group/Susu (Cooperative)

Dishonest/Crooked (Shady)

Religious gathering/Revival (Crusade)

Secret love/Admiration (Crush)

Like romantically (Have feelings)

Shed tears/Weep (Cry)

Tradition/Customs (Culture)

Ocean waves/Tide (Sea current)

Reject/Avoid (Curve)

Tradition/Practice (Custom)

Buyer/Client (Purchaser)