What does Correct mean?

Good or authentic (Genuine) For example: "That guy correct (That guy is good)"

Where does the slang word Correct come from?

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

Correct

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Correct definition 1

Good or authentic (Genuine)

"That guy correct (That guy is good)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Correct 🇱🇷 Liberia

Right/Accurate (That's right)

"You correct! (You're right!)"

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Nigeria has one of Africa's richest street-language traditions, blending Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Pidgin English into a constantly evolving slang vocabulary used by over 220 million people.

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🌍 "Correct" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Correct 🇱🇷 Liberia

Right/Accurate (That's right)

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