Nigeria Slang Dictionary

Nigerian slang is the heartbeat of Africa's most populous nation - a fast-moving blend of Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa that powers everyday conversation from Lagos to Abuja to Port Harcourt. It's the language of Afrobeats lyrics, Nollywood scripts, comedy skits and WhatsApp group chats. Words like abeg, wahala, japa and how far travel far beyond Nigeria's borders through music and social media. Below is a growing, community-built dictionary of Naija slang - and if a word you know is missing, you can add it.

Older Taker is referring to an Old thief
Example

This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief

French Ovotu Abraham 29 August 2025
Nyash is that soft , big and round backside of a woman
Example

Chioma nyash is soft

Sky @ angle 17 December 2025
Gbege is a popular Nigerian Pidgin slang term for trouble or a problematic situation.
Example

Abeg make you clear from that area, I no want gbege o.

Adeola 06 July 2026

Abeg

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Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg help me carry this bag.

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Wahala

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Trouble or problem.
Example

No wahala, I go sort am.

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How far

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A casual greeting meaning "How are you?" or "What's up?"
Example

How far, guy? Long time.

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Sabi

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To know or understand something well.
Example

She sabi cook well well.

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Chop

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To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

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Comot

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To leave, move away, or get out of the way.
Example

Comot for road!

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Japa

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To flee, run away, or emigrate abroad. From Yoruba "ja pa" (to run).
Example

Many youth wan japa go abroad.

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Aza

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Bank account number.
Example

Send me your aza make I pay you.

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Wetin

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What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

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