Lamba

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Nigerian slang for deceptive talk or nonsense, often used to describe smooth but empty words used to trick people. Scammers and 'fake life' gurus are said to 'drop lamba' – spewing sweet talk or dubious claims.

"That investment guy just dey drop lamba, no mind am. (Meaning: That investment guy is just spitting deceitful hype, ignore him.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

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