What does Wey gud mean?

Literally “bad luck” (wey = alas, gud = bad). Used when someone experiences misfortune. For example: "He lost his phone the same day he bought it – wey gud bejay (so unlucky, man)."

Where does the slang word Wey gud come from?

Wey gud is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Wey gud

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added July 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Wey gud

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Literally “bad luck” (wey = alas, gud = bad). Used when someone experiences misfortune.

"He lost his phone the same day he bought it – wey gud bejay (so unlucky, man)."

by KASINARY Admin Elder · July 17, 2025

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Wey gud is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia. Ethiopia 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 1779 Ethiopia slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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