What does Ghost mean?

To suddenly cut off all communication with someone you're dating, without explanation. Someone who ghosts a partner simply disappears like a ghost. For example: "I no hear from am again after our last date – the guy just ghost me. (Translation: I didn't hear from him again after our last date – the guy just vanished on me.)"

Where does the slang word Ghost come from?

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

What are other meanings of Ghost?

Ghost can also mean: Suddenly stop responding

Ghost

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ghost definition 1

To suddenly cut off all communication with someone you're dating, without explanation. Someone who ghosts a partner simply disappears like a ghost.

"I no hear from am again after our last date – the guy just ghost me. (Translation: I didn't hear from him again after our last date – the guy just vanished on me.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ghost definition 2

Suddenly stop responding

"He ghosted me after three dates"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Ghost 🇿🇦 South Africa

Disappear / ignore messages.

"She ghosted the group."

Ghost 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha

Suddenly stop responding

"He ghosted me after three dates"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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