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Slang for greed or covetousness. If someone has 'long throat,' it means they eagerly want what others have (literally pi...

Long throat (Greedy)

Extended period (Long time)

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)

Sors d'ici (Get out of here)

Longévité conjugale (Marital longevity)

String instrument

Looge (To swim)

Visual completo (Complete look)

Visual completo (Complete look)

Style/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")

Audience similaire (Lookalike audience)

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...

Improving appearance

أنيقة/متأنقة (Well-dressed - feminine)

Repetição musical (Musical repetition)

Music loop

Loose loose (Very loose)

لوت - غنيمة (treasure/reward)

لوت بوكس - صندوق غنائم (treasure box)

Parcelle, cour (Plot, yard) - Lingala

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

The medical center

Lopital (Hospital - French/Dioula)

Mi familia (My family)

Defeat/Not win (Lose)

Misplace/Angry (Lose it)

Lose lose (Keep losing)

لوزر، خاسر (Loser)

Losika (Clan/Extended family)

Continuous defeats (Multiple losses)

A Loslyf is a common slang term used in various African regions.