What does Lagos boy mean?

Street smart person (Lagos resident) For example: "I be correct Lagos boy (I'm a proper Lagos resident)"

Where does the slang word Lagos boy come from?

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

Lagos boy

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Lagos boy definition 1

Street smart person (Lagos resident)

"I be correct Lagos boy (I'm a proper Lagos resident)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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