Not smart (Dull/slow) For example: "E dull small. (He's a bit slow.)"

Where does the slang word Dull come from?

Dull is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Dull

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Dull definition 1

Not smart (Dull/slow)

"E dull small. (He's a bit slow.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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