What does Steam mean?

Cook with vapor (Steam) For example: "Steam di vegetables. (Steam the vegetables.)"

Where does the slang word Steam come from?

Steam is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Steam

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Steam definition 1

Cook with vapor (Steam)

"Steam di vegetables. (Steam the vegetables.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Sierra Leone slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1301 Sierra Leone slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Steam" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Steam 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Hot water vapor treatment (Hot water vapor treatment)

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