This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.
Example

Hey man, How far?

Adeola • 27 July 2020
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example

I go give you gbosa for head.

Adeola • 11 July 2020

Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

Pronunciation
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JABUMGWENA • 13 September 2026
A girl vagina
Example

Toto dey sweet oh

John bull 2525 • 20 August 2026

A Nigerian slang term for a person, typically a young man, involved in internet fraud or online scams, often using deceptive methods to obtain money from victims.
Example

She mistakenly clicked on a link that was sent to her by one of these yahoo boys

Lungi • 16 August 2026
Yoruba refers to a major West African ethnic group, their spoken language, and their traditional religion. They primarily live in southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, with a total population of over 50 million people.
Example

My friend is learning about Yoruba art and culture before traveling to Nigeria.

Africtionary AI • 30 July 2026

Classy, refined, or posh.
Example

Her outfit dey tush.

Admin • 26 July 2026
A gullible person who is easily deceived, especially a scam victim.
Example

Dem catch am like maga.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Slang used to describe nonsense or something worthless.
Example

That talk na kpekus.

Admin • 26 July 2026
A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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