What does Grandmama mean?

Grandmother (Grandmother) For example: "Grandmama cooking sweet (Grandmother's cooking is delicious)"

Where does the slang word Grandmama come from?

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

Grandmama

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Grandmother (Grandmother)

"Grandmama cooking sweet (Grandmother's cooking is delicious)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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