Browse African Slang

Social group/Club (Organization)

Secret society/Initiation (Traditional society)

Somehow/Method (Some way)

In Liberian English, 'somehow' means 'a bit' or 'kind of.' E.g. 'I hungry somehow' = I'm kind of hungry.

Feel bad for/Pity (Sympathize)

Go faster (Speed up)

Write letters (Spell it)

Excited/Energetic (High spirits)

Chop firewood (Cut wood)

Athletic event (Sports day)

Share affection (Spread love)

Save money/Accumulate (Stack up)

Miserly individual (Cheapskate)

Bad weather approaching (Storm coming)

Effective treatment (Potent medication)

Powerful female (Strong woman)

Achievement near (Success coming)

That's how life is (C'est la vie)

Show displeasure (Kiss teeth)

Struggle/Hardship (Suffering)

Rich older woman/Sponsor (Sugar mama)

Very sunny/Scorching (Hot weather)

Bright day (Sunny day)

Wetland/Marsh (Swampy area)

Clean home (Tidy up)

Free nation (Land of freedom)

Flattery/Smooth words (Charm)

Water sport/Pool (Swim)

To sell stuff (Action phrase)

sweet situation/matter (Description)