Self-importance For example: "His ego is out of control"

Where does the slang word Ego come from?

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

Ego

Q: What are other meanings of Ego?

Ego can also mean: An Igbo word for money that has entered Nigerian slang broadly. Ego simply means cash/wealth. In mixed English conversation, it emphasizes funds or bribe money in context.; Ego (Yes)

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 5 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ego definition 1

Self-importance

"His ego is out of control"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ego definition 2

An Igbo word for money that has entered Nigerian slang broadly. Ego simply means cash/wealth. In mixed English conversation, it emphasizes funds or bribe money in context.

"I no get ego for that project now. (Mixed English/Igbo, meaning "I don't have money for that project right now.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Ego definition 3

Ego (Yes)

"Ego, ndabikora (Yes, I'll do it)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 4

Ego definition 4

Money matter be dat (That's about money)

"My guy, na ego cause am (My friend, money caused it)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 5

Ego definition 5

Money (Money)

"Ego no dey (There's no money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 5 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Ego 🇺🇬 Uganda

Ego (Yes - Runyankole)

"Ego, ndi ahari (Yes, I'm coming)"

Ego 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha

Self-importance

"His ego is out of control"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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