Browse African Slang

Describes loud angry noise or hollering in an argument.

Reciprocity/Give and take (Mutual exchange)

Means to have a private talk or meeting, often a serious one.

Overjoyed/Ecstatic (Very happy)

Stubborn/Difficult (Won't listen)

Diligent individual (Go-getter)

Stubborn person; someone who doesn’t listen

Crop collection (Reaping season)

Really dislike (Hate it)

In Koloqua, 'he' and 'she' are often interchanged. Don't be surprised if someone says 'My sister, he coming.' It's not e...

Recovery period (Healing time)

Prioritize wellness (Health priority)

Listen/Understand (Hear it)

Disappointed/Hurt (Heartbroken)

Mutual assistance (Help one another)

Help give money (Expression)

Conceal/Cover (Hide it)

Liberian hip-hop (Local rap music)

Hang on; be patient

Keep it/Wait (Hold it)

To have a meeting/discussion

Wait/Stop (Hold up)

Wait/Stop (Hold on)

Stay put; wait

Means 'be patient / calm down.' Often said to someone anxious or angry. Similar to 'hold your peace.'

Call/Shout out (Holla)

Spicy pepper/Chili (Hot pepper)

Quick anger (Short fuse)

Accommodation fee (Rental payment)

Why?/Explain (How come?)

A common Liberian greeting meaning 'How are you?', literally 'How's your body (health)?'. The typical response is 'Body ...

How was your day? (How's the day?)

How are you? (Health inquiry)

How's it going? (Time inquiry)

What do you mean? (Explain)

In pain/Suffering (Hurt)

hard situation/matter (Description)

To hold story (Action phrase)

hot situation/matter (Description)