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(Nigerian slang) A hopeless or futile endeavor. In romantic contexts, if someone says pursuing a person is 'on a long th...

Greed or covetousness (as in someone who wants everything they see).

Long throat (Greedy)

Long time (Extended period)

Haven't met in while (Long time)

Long weekend (Extended weekend)

Vol international (Long-haul)

Film complet (Feature film)

Durée longue (Long time)

Long terme (Long term)

Same as *long throat*, someone who desires what others have.

لونجيفتي (Longevity)

Partir, s'en aller (To leave, go away)

String instrument

Looge (To swim)

Style/appearance

Visual / aparência (Visual / appearance)

Look branché (Trendy look)

Style incroyable (Incredible look)

Look look (Keep looking)

Look out (Watch over)

مظهر مثالي (Perfect look)

Look du jour (Look of the day)

Style vestimentaire traditionnel (Traditional clothing style)

Avoir du style (To have style)

A quick glance; a brief look" ("Namlish phrase")

Catalogue de mode (Fashion catalog)

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

أنيقة/متأنقة (Well-dressed - feminine)

Music loop

Music loop

Loose loose (Very loose)

لوت (Loot)

لوت بوكس - صندوق غنائم (treasure box)

Parcelle, cour (Plot, yard) - Lingala

Lopital (Hospital - French/Dioula)

Mi familia (My family)

Lose (To lose)

Misplace/Angry (Lose it)

Lose lose (Keep losing)

لوزر، خاسر (Loser)

Losika (Clan/Extended family)

Continuous defeats (Multiple losses)

Loso (Death)

Loss (Money lost)

Problème, souci (Problem, worry)

Telling someone “You’re lost” in Uganda means “you’ve been so distant!” (long time no see).

Absorbed in sound (Immersed in rhythm)

No network (Connection gone)

Capacidade máxima (Maximum capacity)