What does Powder mean?

Body powder/Talc (Powder) For example: "Baby need powder! (The baby needs powder!)"

Where does the slang word Powder come from?

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

Powder

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Powder definition 1

Body powder/Talc (Powder)

"Baby need powder! (The baby needs powder!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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