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“Move aside” or “step off,” used to dismiss someone in an argument.
Slang for keeping up appearances – acting richer or more successful than one truly is. Many in the hustle game talk abou...
Problem or hassle (from old Pidgin and ultimately Portuguese *palavra*).
To be angry or to vex. From Pidgin 'to para' meaning to flare up. Also on para means on a warpath
A phrase meaning to flamboyantly show off, often to make others jealous. In a relationship context, a couple said to be ...
The struggle is over, things are now okay (“pepper” symbolizes money or suffering).
'Pepper' symbolizes cash or success in Naija slang. Pepper don rest means one has 'secured the bag' or made big money, s...
To flaunt success to make others jealous.
A successful score or payment from a scam. To pick means to get the money from a victim after a successful con.
An iron for clothes (Nigerian English term, but slangy when said to someone as a nickname if they’re too straight-laced)...
