What does Press neck mean?

To pressure someone (To stress) For example: "Sapa dey press my neck (Poverty is stressing me)"

Where does the slang word Press neck come from?

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

Press neck

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Press neck

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To pressure someone (To stress)

"Sapa dey press my neck (Poverty is stressing me)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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