Cook in oil (Fry) For example: "Fry di fish. (Fry the fish.)"

Where does the slang word Fry come from?

Fry is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Fry

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Cook in oil (Fry)

"Fry di fish. (Fry the fish.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

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