What does Chineke mean?

Oh God (Igbo exclamation) For example: "Chineke! Wetin happen? (Oh God! What happened?)"

Where does the slang word Chineke come from?

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

Chineke

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chineke definition 1

Oh God (Igbo exclamation)

"Chineke! Wetin happen? (Oh God! What happened?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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