Where does the slang word Dash come from?

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

Dash

Q: What are other meanings of Dash?

Dash can also mean: To give something for free. In West Africa 'dash me' means 'gift me' or 'give me a tip.' It's used for small money given out of kindness or to encourage someone.

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Dash — definition 1

To dash someone money means to give a small amount of money as a gift or tip with no strings attached. It's commonly used for informal gifting or when someone asks, "Dash me something."

"Abeg dash me ₦500 make I take chop. (Pidgin, meaning "Please give me ₦500 as a free handout so I can get something to eat.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Dash — definition 2

To give something for free. In West Africa 'dash me' means 'gift me' or 'give me a tip.' It's used for small money given out of kindness or to encourage someone.

"I no get transport, you fit dash me 500 naira make I reach house? (Meaning: I don't have transport fare, can you kindly give me ₦500 so I can get home?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

↻ Similar Words

Dash 🇱🇷 Liberia

A small gift or tip (sometimes a bribe)

"I gave the driver a *dash* of 100LD for helping with my bags."

Dash 🇬🇭 Ghana

To give money as gift

"He dash me 50 cedis"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Dash is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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