What does Kadan kadan mean?

Small small (Small small) For example: "I dey learn Hausa kadan kadan (I'm learning Hausa little by little)"

Where does the slang word Kadan kadan come from?

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

Kadan kadan

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kadan kadan

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Small small (Small small)

"I dey learn Hausa kadan kadan (I'm learning Hausa little by little)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Kadan kadan is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1854 Nigeria slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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