Where does the slang word Pekin come from?

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

What are other meanings of Pekin?

Pekin can also mean: Small boy/Young person (Child/Kid)

Pekin

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Pekin definition 1

Means child (from West African Pidgin). In Liberia, pekin can be one's kid or any young person relative.

"Dat pekin can dance! (That kid can dance!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Pekin definition 2

Small boy/Young person (Child/Kid)

"Da pekin smart for true! (That kid is really smart!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Pikin 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Child (Child)

"Di pikin dae cry. (The child is crying.)"

Pikin 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Child (Child)

"Na my pikin be dis (This is my child)"

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