Fatima Abdullahi
Lamba Definitions by Fatima Abdullahi
41 definitions
A loud, resounding slap.
"She gave him a hot woza on his face."
An expression of affirmation, meaning 'Confirmed', 'spot on', 'exactly', or 'you nailed it'. It signifies finality and agreement.
"You talk am well, gbam!"
To throw away, discard, or waste something. It can also refer to something that is worthless or should be discarded.
"Just troway that rubbish."
To turn off, stop, or extinguish something.
"Quench the light."
An expression of disbelief or skepticism. It literally translates to 'if I hear' and is used to dismiss a claim as a lie or an exaggeration.
"Person 1: I just bought a Benz. Person 2: Iffa hear."
A slang term for young ladies.
"The party was full of fine juves."
An expression of skepticism, disbelief, or surprise. It translates to 'Is that so?' or 'Really?'.
"He said he'll give you one million naira? Na so?"
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'Speak Up' or 'Speak Louder'. It is a call to action, demanding that people voice their opinions and not be silent, especially in the face of injustice.
"This is not the time to be quiet, soro soke!"
To know, understand, or be knowledgeable about something.
"You sabi drive?"
A slang term meaning 'I am going' or 'Leave'.
"It's late, kawa."
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'He/she is crazy' or 'insane'. Literally 'it snapped in the head'.
"For him to do that, o sán lórí."
Beautiful, attractive, or good-looking.
"That girl dey fine well well."
A formal Yoruba greeting meaning 'Hello'. It is a respectful way to greet someone, especially elders.
"Ẹ n lẹ, ma. How are you today?"
A phrase meaning 'It's going to be massive' or 'It will be very loud/impressive'.
"The concert tonight, o ma loud gan!"
To study hard or cram for an exam. A popular slang among Nigerian students.
"I need to go and jack for my physics test tomorrow."
A fool or a dunce.
"Don't mind him, he's an ò’tèy."
The Yoruba phrase for 'It is too expensive'. A key phrase used during bargaining.
"Ah, o ti wan ju! Reduce the price."
An acronym for 'Not Gonna Make It'. It is used to express a pessimistic or cynical outlook on a situation, particularly in the context of Nigeria's societal or political challenges.
"With the way things are going in this country, sometimes I just feel NGMI."
A versatile verb meaning 'to be', 'to exist', or used as a continuous tense marker.
"I dey house."
A slang phrase meaning 'the police have arrested him/her'.
"They caught the thief, and eke don carry am."
A slang term used to humorously encourage someone to continue with an action or statement that is obviously a lie, an exaggeration, or a foolish act. It implies letting them proceed for entertainment value.
"He said he bought a private jet? Just allow, let him cook."
A discreet slang term for a sex worker.
"He was asking for the contact of an OS online."
A term used to describe someone who is very beautiful, handsome, or stylish.
"Taiwo is the freshest of them all."
A very common phrase meaning 'no problem', 'it's okay', or 'no worries'. It is used to express that a situation is fine or that no offense has been taken.
"You no fit come again? No wahala."
Boss, master, or person in authority.
"Good morning, oga."
A derogatory term for someone who is academically dull, unintelligent, or a blockhead.
"He failed the simple test, what an olodo."
A slang term for butt or feces (shite).
"The baby did kaka in his diaper."
A mantra of calmness and resilience, encouraging composure in the midst of challenges. It means to stay calm, no matter the situation.
"Even if the price of fuel increases again, no panic."
To be tricked or duped.
"The marketer jè’gòo me into buying the fake product."
A versatile term used to plead or request something, meaning 'please' or 'I beg you'.
"Abeg, help me carry this bag."
A Yoruba slang phrase meaning 'It’s serious' or 'It's tough'.
"The exam o leku."
To be high on a substance, particularly marijuana. It often refers to the feeling of disorientation or the appearance of one's eyes when intoxicated.
"My eyes don dirty after that smoke."
A term for touts, street hustlers, or individuals who forcefully collect money from commercial vehicle operators, often at bus stops and motor parks in urban areas like Lagos.
"The danfo driver had to pay the agbero before he could load passengers."
The Yoruba words for 'Thank you'. 'E se' is the formal version used when addressing elders or showing respect, while 'O se' is the informal version for peers or younger people.
"E se, daddy, for the gift."
Refers to unnecessary, excessive, or exploitative expenses, often from third parties. It implies being charged unfairly or being taken advantage of financially.
"I don commot my hand for anything wey go attract billings."
A phrase meaning 'to give someone a slap'.
"If you misbehave, I will wozam slap."
A term for an attractive, confident, and stylish woman. It refers to a woman that other women aspire to be like.
"She's a real baddie, always on her A-game."
An expression of strong agreement, meaning 'Yes, of course' or 'Exactly'.
"Is this the right way? Ehn ehn naw!"
An onomatopoeic slang, primarily from Igbo culture, representing the sound of heavy, powerful footsteps, like those of an elephant. It is used to convey a sense of power, impact, or an imposing presence.
"When the oga entered the room, na so we hear gwo gwo gwo."
The Yoruba phrase for 'No'.
"Do you want more food? Ra ra."
A failure; someone who lacks intellect or messes things up.
"That guy is a complete joneser."
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A loud, resounding slap.