What does Paddy mean?

Aboki na kusa (Close friend) For example: "Shi paddy na ne tun ƙuruciya (He's been my close friend since childhood)"

Where does the slang word Paddy come from?

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

Paddy

🇳🇪 Niger Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Paddy definition 1

Aboki na kusa (Close friend)

"Shi paddy na ne tun ƙuruciya (He's been my close friend since childhood)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇪 Niger
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Niger slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

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Paddy 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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