Tunde Bakare
Lamba Definitions by Tunde Bakare
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An encouraging way to express confidence in someone's ability to succeed. It implies a strong belief that they will achieve their goal.
"You will definitely pass that exam, e sure for you."
To understand or comprehend something.
"Don’t worry bro, I grab you."
A slang term for a young maiden, a beautiful lady, or a girlfriend.
"He's going out with his new kele tonight."
A small, basic mobile phone, often with a torchlight. Also known as a 'feature phone'.
"I use a smartphone, but I still have my tanasobe as a backup."
A slang term for a girlfriend, or more generally, a young girl or a petite woman.
"He is going to see his smallie."
A street-smart person; someone who is knowledgeable about the ways of the street and can navigate its complexities.
"That boy na omo aye, he sabi street things."
The Yoruba version of 'No problem'.
"Don't worry about it, kosi wahala."
The Yoruba phrase for 'How are you?'. It is an informal greeting, more appropriate for friends or younger people.
"Bawo ni, Femi?"
An expression of surprise or disbelief, meaning 'Is that so?' or 'Really??'.
"Person 1: I'm traveling to Dubai tomorrow. Person 2: Ehn en?"
To land a heavy or deafening slap on someone.
"Don’t let me deck you please."
A Yoruba phrase literally meaning 'continue sleeping'. In slang, it's a dismissive statement telling someone 'Don’t slack or sleep off', ironically meaning 'wake up' or 'be alert'. It can also be used to tell someone they are clueless.
"If you think that plan will work, máa lo sùn."
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'Don’t deceive me' or 'Don't try to fool me'.
"I know what you're trying to do, ma bóbò mi jo."
A Yoruba phrase used as slang to mean 'You're doing well', 'Well-done', or 'Good job'.
"You finished the project on time? Washere!"
A popular Nigerian drink made from dried hibiscus leaves. In slang, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something as stressful, intense, or nonsensical.
"I need a cold glass of zobo."
England, UK, or by extension, any Western country.
"I wan travel go Jand."
A slang verb meaning to relax or chill.
"I'm just going to peche at home today."
To be 'woke', aware, alert, or street-smart.
"You have to be soji to survive in Lagos."
A deliberate, humorous misspelling of 'violence'. It is used to describe intense drama, conflict, chaos, or a heated situation, especially on social media.
"The reunion show was pure vawulence from beginning to end."
A phrase describing a person whose financial situation has significantly improved; their luck has changed, and they have become more affluent or successful.
"Since he got that contract, his pepper don red."
A friendly and informal greeting, meaning 'I greet you' or 'I salute you'.
"Oga, I dey hail o!"
The Yoruba phrase for 'Goodbye'.
"I'm leaving now, o daa bo."
A slang term for expulsion, particularly from an institution.
"He was given a shugaba for cheating in the exam."
A term used to refer to a boss, a leader, or a powerful and influential person. It commands respect.
"When the Jagaban arrives, everyone listens."
Father, an older man, or a term of respect for men.
"Papa don come back."
A satirical slang term used to refer to the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.
"Since T-Pain enter, price of everything don go up."
A Yoruba slang term for something that is fake, counterfeit, or not genuine.
"That designer bag is òfégè."
The Yoruba phrase for 'How much is this?'. It is essential for shopping and bargaining in markets.
"Eelo ni eleyi, madam?"
A rhetorical question meaning 'Who is breathing?'. It is used to express that something is so remarkable, sensational, or overwhelming that it takes one's breath away. It's a way of showing off or calling attention to something amazing.
"I just bought a new mansion, who dey breeett?"
Engaging in internet fraud; a term for the activities of 'Yahoo boys'.
"He made his money from sháshé."
A Pidgin English pronoun for 'you all' (plural you). In some 2024 slang contexts, it is used sarcastically or to provoke someone, particularly on social media.
"Una go just dey talk rubbish."
Fake, irrelevant, or nonsensical.
"Everything he said was just gbantueyo."
To walk away, leave, or ignore something.
"When the trouble started, I just fáashì."
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