Egunje

🇳🇬 Nigeria
Added August 02, 2025
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A Yoruba term that has become generic slang for a bribe or illicit payment. Egunje refers to money given to influence someone (e.g., police or officials) – essentially, "settlement" money.
"The driver give police egunje to avoid ticket. (English/Yoruba, meaning "The driver gave the police a bribe to avoid a ticket.")"
by Khulekani Dladla August 02, 2025
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A Yoruba slang for bribe or illicit cash. Often refers to money given to officials to look the other way. It's used colloquially for any under-the-table payment.
"To get that permit fast, small egunje for the officer no go bad. (Meaning: To get that permit quickly, a small bribe to the officer would help.)"
by Khulekani Dladla August 02, 2025
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