Government Reserved Area (Government Reserved Area) For example: "GRA na where big men dey (GRA is where the rich live)"

Where does the slang word GRA come from?

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

GRA

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Government Reserved Area (Government Reserved Area)

"GRA na where big men dey (GRA is where the rich live)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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