Browse African Slang

Security/Protection (Safety)

Women's secret society (Traditional society)

Keep funds (Save cash)

Speak/Tell (Say)

Speak/Express (Say it)

Pardon? Please repeat.

Plan/Plot (Scheme)

Students/Pupils (School kids)

Education vital (School important)

Students/Educated (Students)

Small money/Little cash (Small amount)

Used clothes/Thrift (Pre-owned)

Confidential words (Private conversation)

Even/Also (Too)

Personal control (Self discipline)

Vendor/Merchant (Seller)

Legislator/Lawmaker (Senator)

Dispatch/Mail (Send it)

Used to mean really or very.

Dedicated learner (Committed student)

Make targets (Set goals)

To resolve or take care of something, often by paying a bit. 'I will settle you' can mean I'll tip/bribe you later.

Embarrassed/Ashamed (Feel shame)

Distribute fortune (Share blessings)

Punctual/On time (Exact time)

Surprise/Stunned (Shocked)

Polish shoes (Shoe cleaning)

Make move/Try (Shoot shot)

Should know people (Expression)

Make appearance (Show up)

Display/Reveal (Show it)

Boastful/Proud (Show off)

Boastful individual (Braggart)

Autograph/Agree (Sign it)

Plain speech (Clear language)

Neighborhood/Area (Sinkor)

Ability building (Skill growth)

Proper rest (Sleep well)

Flip-flops/Sandals (Casual footwear)

Reduce speed (Slow down)

Careful speech (Measured words)

Supervisor/Junior manager (Small boss)

Younger sibling (Little brother)

Young woman/Junior (Young lady)

Humble/Timid (Modest)

Little amount/Petty cash (Small money)

Literally 'small child,' used lovingly or jokingly to refer to a younger person, or someone acting immature.

Slightly ill (Minor illness)

A very Liberian phrase meaning 'gradually' or 'little by little,' also 'softly/gently.' It can describe doing something ...

Intelligent individual (Genius)