Browse African Slang

Expression of dismay or pity (like “oh no”)

Wait a moment; hold on

First steps/Mobile (Walking)

Desire/Wish (Want it)

Want think thing (Expression)

Do laundry (Clean clothes)

Hand hygiene (Clean hands)

Delay/Procrastinate (Time wasting)

See film/Entertainment (Watch films)

Be careful (Watch out)

Water charge (Utility bill)

Truth emerges (Truth prevails)

Coastal area/Beach side (By the water)

Market area/Downtown (Waterside)

See you later (We'll meet)

We're here/Present (We're in)

Put on/Don (Wear)

Meteorologist/Forecaster (Weather man)

Marriage ceremony (Nuptials)

What's happening?/News (What's going on?)

Doing what; what are you doing

Porter/Carrier (Manual laborer)

Origin inquiry (Roots question)

Liberian way to ask 'Where did you put… (something)?' instead of 'where did you leave it.'

Dance sensually (Wine)

Modern medicine/Pills (Western medicine)

Means 'throughout the day' or can be an intensifier like 'completely.'

Entire night/All night (All night)

Mean/Evil (Wicked)

Go crazy/Party hard (Wild out)

Will hear they (Expression)

Breezy/Windy (Strong wind)

Glass opening/Ventilation (Window)

Female capability (Women can)

Matters concerning women/men (often private or sexual)

Female organization (Women's association)

Female entitlements (Women's rights)

Laborer/Handyman (Manual worker)

Put on paper (Write it)