What does Extra year mean?

Additional year because of failed courses (Additional year due to failed courses) For example: "E dey do extra year because of carry over (He's doing an extra year because of carry overs)"

Where does the slang word Extra year come from?

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

Extra year

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Extra year — definition 1

Additional year because of failed courses (Additional year due to failed courses)

"E dey do extra year because of carry over (He's doing an extra year because of carry overs)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Extra year is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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