Chinedu Okafor
Lamba Definitions by Chinedu Okafor
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A slang verb meaning to have a seat or to sit down.
"Come kak for here."
The act of giving someone a suspicious, disapproving, or judgmental look, typically from the corner of one's eyes without turning the head.
"She gave me the side-eye when I said I liked her ex."
A dare or a challenge, literally meaning 'You were not born well'. It implies that the person would not dare to do something because they lack the courage or audacity.
"Touch me, if dem born you well."
A Pidgin greeting or question meaning 'What's happening?', 'What's the latest gist?', or 'What's going on?'.
"My guy, wetin dey shele for your side?"
A threat to get unpleasant, nasty, or violent with someone. It implies that the speaker will change their demeanor from peaceful to aggressive.
"If you touch my property again, I go change am for you."
Money, cash, or financial resources.
"I need ajeh to buy fuel."
Mother, an older woman, or a term of respect for women.
"Mama, how you dey?"
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'Forget about it' or 'Ignore it'.
"He offended you, but just gbójú nbè."
A five-line nursery rhyme-style chant, based on the arithmetic table, used as a creative ploy to solicit money from people by offering blessings in return.
"The area boy started chanting '2 x 1 = 2 ni, asiri wa o ni tu o...' to get money from the car owner."
A Yoruba slang phrase meaning 'It’s plenty', 'It's abundant', or 'It's numerous'.
"Money o yapa for his hand."
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'Calling for trouble' or 'looking for trouble'.
"Arguing with that area boy is like fèsù l’óyàn."
To lie or to say something that is false.
"Stop to dey bale for me, I know the truth."
A philosophical phrase used to comment on the irony, absurdity, or unexpected complexities of life. It's an acknowledgment of life's unpredictable nature.
"The man stole from a church and got caught. Inside life."
A slang greeting, a variation of 'What's up?'.
"Hey, wuz up?"
A celebration of enjoyment; a mindset and action of living life to the fullest, enjoying the best things, and not holding back on pleasure.
"Let’s chop life this weekend!"
A versatile exclamation used to express a wide range of strong emotions, including happiness, sadness, disappointment, or general surprise. It is similar in function to the Nigerian interjection 'Omo'.
"OHHH BROTHEERRR, I can't believe we won!"
A term of praise for someone who is great, the best, or a 'badass' in their field. It signifies excellence and mastery.
"That musician is a badooo on the mic."
A hopeful and optimistic phrase meaning 'It will be well' or 'Everything will be alright'.
"No worry, e go be."
In slang, it refers to a fellow person who understands and relates to your 'cruise' (fun/vibe), or a stranger you share a moment of camaraderie with.
"You are a fellow comrade for laughing at that joke."
To carry or take everything at once; to finish something completely.
"He saw the food and decided to gbe’tán."
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'carry your body'. It's a command to move, to dance, or sometimes to get out of the way.
"When the music starts, gbe bodi e!"
A slang term for the United Kingdom. It can also be used more broadly to refer to any developed country abroad.
"My brother is living in Jand now."
A slang verb meaning to relax or to have patience.
"Just pam, everything will be fine."
The Yoruba phrase for 'I am fine'. It is a common response to 'Bawo ni?'.
"Bawo ni? Mo wa daadaa."
A slang term for a close or tight friend. It's a term of endearment and camaraderie.
"You are my gee."
A Yoruba phrase meaning something is 'Too sophisticated', 'so dope', or 'mind-blowing'.
"His vocabulary o ta lénu."
A Yoruba phrase describing something as 'Rugged & Durable'. Literally 'it fell and did not break'.
"This Nokia phone, o bólè ko fo."
To hurry, move quickly, or be in a state of urgency.
"No rush me for work."
A Yoruba slang phrase meaning 'Don't Dull' or 'Don't be slow'. It's an encouragement to be lively, sharp, and engaged.
"This party is just starting, má goor!"
To intimidate or to be aggressive.
"Stop doing fórífórí for the small boy."
To be awake, smart, and alert.
"In this business, you have to o jáá."
A common threat, meaning 'Do you want to get beaten up?' or 'Are you looking for trouble?'. 'Collect' in this context means to receive a beating or some form of punishment.
"Keep talking to me like that, you wan collect?"
A term meaning 'a Nigerian child' or someone who is proudly Nigerian. It is an expression of national identity and pride.
"Even in Canada, he still be omo Naija."
Refers to a specific type of doughnut that uses condensed milk as a filling or topping instead of traditional jam or glaze.
"I'm craving that milky doughnut I saw on TikTok."
The act of being overly familiar with someone, especially a person of higher status, often with the intention of gaining favor, attention, or clout.
"Stop famzing the celebrity, he doesn't know you."
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A slang verb meaning to have a seat or to sit down.