What does Egunje mean?

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. For example: "The driver give police egunje to avoid ticket. (English/Yoruba, meaning "The driver gave the police a bribe to avoid a ticket.")"

Where does the slang word Egunje come from?

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

Egunje

Q: What are other meanings of Egunje?

Egunje can also mean: 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.

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Egunje definition 1

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 Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Egunje definition 2

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 Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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