What does Smɔl smɔl → Little by little mean?

Gradual prɔgrɛs → Gradual progress For example: "Smɔl smɔl, wi go mek am → Little by little, we'll make it"

Where does the slang word Smɔl smɔl → Little by little come from?

Smɔl smɔl → Little by little is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Smɔl smɔl → Little by little

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Smɔl smɔl → Little by little

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Gradual prɔgrɛs → Gradual progress

"Smɔl smɔl, wi go mek am → Little by little, we'll make it"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Smɔl smɔl → Little by little 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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