Awoof

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Awoof definition 1

A free gift or windfall – 'awoof' is something gotten easily without effort. The full saying is 'awoof dey run belle' meaning 'free things can upset your stomach' i.e. have hidden consequences. But people still love an awoof!

"That giveaway na awoof, but I'll take it – who no like free money? (Meaning: That giveaway is free, but I'll take it – who doesn't like free money?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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