Browse African Slang

Liberian dollar (Local currency)

Traditional cloth/Wrap (African fabric)

Traditional dresser (Woman in traditional wear)

Money finish/Broke (No money/Bankrupt)

See you later (Goodbye)

Show joy/Giggle (Laugh)

Attorney/Advocate (Legal counsel)

Flirt/Make moves (Put moves on)

Idle individual (Slacker)

To study.

Daily education (Learn daily)

Forget it (Leave it)

Ignore message (Leave on read)

A Liberian proverb advising that love should be gentle and gradual (like a light rain) but ultimately deep and overwhelm...

Our culture/Style (Liberian way)

False words/Deception (Lies)

Life continues (Life goes on)

Life is difficult (Life is tough)

Experience teaching (Life lesson)

Personal history (Life story)

Life is good (Life is sweet)

Electricity charge (Power bill)

Like make time (Expression)

Hear songs/Tunes (Listen to music)

Sitting area/Parlor (Living room)

Pick up passengers (Fill vehicle)

Truck/Transport (Cargo vehicle)

Very local/Traditional (Authentic local)

Focus/Concentrate (Lock in)

Jail/Detention (Prison)

Haven't met in while (Long time)

If someone is 'not looking face,' they're not showing favor or mercy. Often used when someone in authority treats everyo...

Misplace/Angry (Lose it)

Increase volume/Make louder (Turn up)

Patriotism (Love nation)

Really like (Love it)

To leave gist (Action phrase)