Where does the slang word Las las come from?

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

Las las

Q: What are other meanings of Las las?

Las las can also mean: “Eventually” or “after all is said and done” (popularized by a song: “**Las las**, we go dey alright”).

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Las las definition 1

From Pidgin meaning "eventually" or "after all," popularized by Burna Boy's song Last Last. Often used philosophically to mean in the end, we'll be alright. In hard times, it's a comfort that one will survive.

"Money come, money go, las las we go dey alright. (Pidgin, meaning "Money comes and goes, but eventually we'll be okay.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Las las definition 2

“Eventually” or “after all is said and done” (popularized by a song: “**Las las**, we go dey alright”).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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