Where does the slang word Trenches come from?

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

What are other meanings of Trenches?

Trenches can also mean: Tough neighborhood (Ghetto)

Trenches

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Trenches — definition 1

Literally trenches as in war trenches, used figuratively to refer to the ghetto or rough area. If someone says 'I grew up in the trenches,' it means a tough neighborhood

"Don't mess with him o, that guy is from trenches. (Don't mess with him, that guy is from the hood.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Trenches — definition 2

Tough neighborhood (Ghetto)

"I come from the trenches (I'm from the ghetto)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

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