What does Sik smɔl → Slightly sick mean?

Nɔ fil fayn smɔl → Not feeling well a bit For example: "A sik smɔl, bɔt a go bɛtɛ → I'm slightly sick, but I'll be better"

Where does the slang word Sik smɔl → Slightly sick come from?

Sik smɔl → Slightly sick is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Sik smɔl → Slightly sick

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sik smɔl → Slightly sick

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Nɔ fil fayn smɔl → Not feeling well a bit

"A sik smɔl, bɔt a go bɛtɛ → I'm slightly sick, but I'll be better"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Sik smɔl → Slightly sick is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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