What does Eye red mean?

A phrase meaning one is very determined or desperate, literally 'the eyes are red.' In money context, if someone's eye red, they are aggressively chasing money or can even imply being greedily fixated on cash. For example: "Ever since he lost his job, na eye red — he'll take any gig to make money. (Meaning: Ever since he lost his job, he's been extremely determined/desperate — he'll do any job to earn money.)"

Where does the slang word Eye red come from?

Eye red is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

Eye red

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Eye red definition 1

A phrase meaning one is very determined or desperate, literally 'the eyes are red.' In money context, if someone's eye red, they are aggressively chasing money or can even imply being greedily fixated on cash.

"Ever since he lost his job, na eye red — he'll take any gig to make money. (Meaning: Ever since he lost his job, he's been extremely determined/desperate — he'll do any job to earn money.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

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