2000 Naira (Two thousand) For example: "Send me 2k urgent (Send me two thousand urgently)"

Where does the slang word 2k come from?

2k is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

2k

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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2000 Naira (Two thousand)

"Send me 2k urgent (Send me two thousand urgently)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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