Pronunciation: (Omo-Ta) Meaning: A thug or a punk Origin: This word is gotten from the Yoruba word with the same meaning and is predominantly used in the streets of southwestern Nigeria. Sentence: Akin is an Omo-ota you can’t fight with him.Read More
Pronunciation: (O-Wuh) Meaning: To be broke Origin: This is a street word commonly used in the South Eastern parts of Nigeria. Predominantly spoken in Igbo speaking areas. Sentence: Owu is a bad thing. Similar words – SapaRead More
Pronunciation: (O-Ya) Meaning: Let’s Go! Oya is also an Igbo word spoken by southeastern Nigerians that has different meanings depending on the context. Oya in Igbo native language can mean the following in Igbo language: Hurry.Let’s go.Let’s start.To start a conversation.Readiness. Origin: This word, which comes from the Yoruba language and is widely spoken in...Read More
Pronunciation: (O-YIN-BO) Meaning: A white man, a white foreigner Origin: This word originated from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. This word is taken from the Yoruba language and has the same meaning. This word is also used in Ghana and some parts of Cameroon. Sentence: The Oyinbo man is coming to our school next week.Read More
Pronunciation: (Pa-Le) Meaning: Father, Daddy or Dad Origin: This word is gotten from Papa or Pa and has gained significant popularity on Nigerian streets in recent decades Sentence: My Palé dey houseRead More
Pronunciation: (Pel-Neez) Meaning: A male genital or a male sexual organ. Origin: This word was invented by a popular social media icon by the handle name: Everybody Hates Riley (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Y2ZQeINvH/?igsh=bjEzcnU0a3R1Zmkz) This word is growing very popular on social media. Sentence: Peter’s Pelneez is showing through his pants.Read More
Pronunciation: (Pee-Kin) Meaning: A child, a baby or an infant Origin: This word is widely used in Nigeria and Ghana. It’s also used in some English speaking parts of West Africa like Sierra-leone and Cameroon. Sentence: That Pikin is fine.Read More
Pronunciation: (Ra-S) Meaning: An uncivilized person, a timid person or an uncultured person Origin: This word originated from Nigerian streets and have been around for a while. This word is often used by the youths and sometimes by older people. Sentence: I took him to the hotel, and he began acting Ras! I was embarrassed.Read More
Pronunciation: (Sah-Bi) Meaning: To know, to understand Origin: This word originated from both Ghana and Nigeria and is commonly used on the streets of both countries. It’s also common in other west African countries. Sentence: You Sabi drive?Read More
Pronunciation: {Sa-Kpa} Meaning: Broke, Poor, Poverty, Bad luck Origin: This word is relatively new and from the streets of Lagos in Nigeria. This word is very popular among the youths in the country. Sentence: Sapa hold me! (I’m broke) Similar words – OwuRead More
