To shock or surprise (To shock or surprise) For example: "Di news daze me (The news shocked me)"

Where does the slang word Daze come from?

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

Daze

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Daze definition 1

To shock or surprise (To shock or surprise)

"Di news daze me (The news shocked me)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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