English Slang about Cultural
Grasp cultural nuances by learning slang and idioms from different American English dialects.
15 topics
379 words
East Coast & Northeast US English28 words
- jawnnoun(Pennsylvania) any person, place, thing, or event
- yerrrinterjection(New York) a casual greeting
- opeinterjectionused to apologize, get someone's attention, or acknowledge a minor accident
- schmearnoun(New York) a spread of cream cheese, typically on a bagel
- stoopnoun(New York) the steps in front of a city apartment or brownstone, often used for sitting or socializing
- schvitzverb(New York) to sweat
- schlepverb(New York) to carry, drag, or haul something, especially when it's heavy or inconvenient
- regular coffeenoun(New England) coffee made with cream and sugar
- down the shorephrase(New Jersey) to the beach, especially the Jersey Shore
- disco friesnoun(New Jersey) french fries topped with cheese and brown gravy
- fat sandwichnoun(New Jersey) a large sandwich stuffed with a mix of items, often including fried foods, meats, cheese, and sauces
- to [hit] the MACphrase(Pennsylvania) to go to an ATM to withdraw cash
- hoagienoun(Pennsylvania) a sandwich made with a long piece of bread filled with meat, salad and cheese
- shoobienoun(New Jersey) a tourist at the beach, often seen as clueless or annoying
- Jeet yet?sentence(New Jersey, Pennsylvania) use to ask if someone has eaten
- Jersey slidenoun(New Jersey) a maneuver in which a driver quickly moves from the leftmost lane to a right-hand exit
- cabbage nightnoun(New Jersey) the night before Halloween, often marked by mischievous pranks by children
- Pineynoun(New Jersey) a person who lives in the Pine Barrens, a rural region in southern New Jersey
- twenty regular cashphrase(New Jersey) request for $20 worth of regular gasoline, paid in cash, typically said to a gas station attendant
- wickedadverb(Massachusetts) very; used to intensify an adjective or adverb
- grindernoun(New England) a long sandwich, typically filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables
- crispyadjective(Pennsylvania) cool, impressive, or stylish
- grillverb(New York) to stare at someone angrily or intensely, often as a form of confrontation
- brickadjective(New York) extremely cold or freezing, usually describing the weather
- pienoun(New York) pizza, typically a whole pie or large pizza
- dumbadverb(New York) used for emphasis to mean really or very
- bodeganoun(New York) a small convenience or corner store, often open late and selling groceries, snacks, and household items
- bennynoun(New Jersey) a person from Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, or New York City, often seen as an unwelcome visitor at the Jersey Shore
Southern US English21 words
- to fixin tophrase(Southern US) to be about to do something; to be preparing for an action
- to finnaphrase(Southern US) to be about to do something
- tumpverb(Southern US) to tip over or spill accidentally
- yonderadverb(Southern US) at some distance in a specified direction
- hollernoun(Southern US) a small, narrow valley, often between hills or mountains
- might couldverb(Southern US) used to express possibility
- [bless] {someone's} heartsentence(Southern US) used to soften or soften the impact of an insult, often in an ironic way
- all hat and no cattlephrase(Southern US) boastful or arrogant but having nothing to back it up
- Florida happy mealphrasea package or set of items for adults, often including liquor, cigarettes, or other adult-oriented goods
- jitnoun(Florida, Southern US) a young person, often used by someone older to refer to someone younger or less experienced
- pub subnoun(Southeastern US, especially Florida) a sandwich purchased from the Publix supermarket chain, often made to order
- po' boynoun(Louisiana) a sandwich on French bread, typically filled with fried seafood, roast beef, or other meats
- chernoun(Cajun English) my love, my dear; used affectionately to address someone
- How's ya mama and them?sentence(Southern US, Louisiana) a greeting asking about someone's family or loved ones
- envienoun(Louisiana, Cajun English) a strong craving or desire to eat something
- lagniappenoun(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly
- rabbit trailnoun(Southern US) a rural or remote area, often difficult to navigate for outsiders
- cokenoun(Southern US) any kind of soda or soft drink, regardless of brand
- tornadonoun(Southern US) a messy or chaotic situation
- buggynoun(Southern US) a shopping cart used in grocery stores
- dressedadjective(Louisiana) referring to a po' boy sandwich prepared with all standard topping
Midwest US English14 words
- worshverb(Midwestern US) to clean or wash something
- hotdishnoun(Minnesota, Upper Midwest) a baked casserole typically containing a starch, meat, and vegetables
- bubblernoun(Wisconsin, parts of the Midwest) a drinking fountain
- ooftainterjection(Minnesota, Upper Midwest) an exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, exhaustion, or exasperation
- frunchroomnoun(Chicago) the front room of a house or apartment, typically used for entertaining guests
- take withverb(Upper Midwestern US) to take something along with you
- bring withverb(Upper Midwestern US) to bring someone or something along with you
- the Lakenoun(Chicago, Upper Midwest) Lake Michigan, especially in reference to its shoreline along Chicago
- the Lnoun(Chicago, Upper Midwest) the elevated train system serving downtown and surrounding areas
- grabowskinoun(Chicago) a determined, hardworking, and loyal person
- grachkinoun(Chicago) a garage key, spelled in eye dialect to reflect local pronunciation
- popnoun(Midwestern US) a carbonated soft drink
- come withverb(Upper Midwestern US) to accompany or join someone or something
- prairienoun(Chicago, Upper Midwest) a vacant lot or undeveloped piece of land, often in an urban area
West US English11 words
- SigAlertnoun(California, especially Southern California) a traffic alert or warning, typically issued for accidents or major congestion on freeways
- yeah, nointerjection(California) a sarcastic way to say "no," typically in response to an obvious or expected negative
- North Hollywoodnouna neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley
- Southern Californianounthe southern part of California, generally including Los Angeles, San Diego, and sometimes Santa Barbara
- Northern Californianounthe northern half of California, typically north of Monterey County, often associated with the San Francisco Bay Area
- hyphyadjective(California, especially Bay Area) overly excited, energetic, or hyperactive
- yadadameaninterjection(California, especially Bay Area) used to check if someone understands or agrees with what is being said
- manapuanoun(Hawaii) a steamed or baked pork bun, often filled with savory ingredients
- da kinenoun(Hawaii) a placeholder word for a person, thing, or idea when the specific name is unknown or unnecessary
- grindznoun(Hawaii) food, especially a meal
- shootsinterjection(Hawaii) used to express agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment
African American Vernacular English32 words
- to be down withphrase(African American) to agree with, approve of, or accept something
- off the ripphrase(African American) from the very beginning
- on and poppingphrase(African American) lively, active, or full of excitement
- {good|} black don't cracksentence(African American) a saying that people of African descent tend to show fewer wrinkles or signs of aging
- blammernoun(African American) a gun or firearm
- blammynoun(African American) a gun or firearm
- bleezynoun(African American) a blunt, or marijuana cigarette
- boughettoadjective(African American) pretentiously upscale yet streetwise or rough
- brolicadjective(African American) muscular and physically strong
- bust offverb(African American) to start shooting, often suddenly or aggressively
- to [chop] it upphrase(African American) to talk casually, often to catch up or have a friendly discussion
- cuddynoun(African American) a close friend
- cuzzonoun(African American) a cousin, sometimes used loosely for a close friend like family
- deadverb(African American) to stop, reject, or put an end to something
- deucesinterjection(African American) used to say goodbye, often with a casual or playful tone; associated with the peace sign
- dog outverb(African American) to insult, attack, or verbally abuse someone
- to [do] it upphrase(African American) to party or celebrate in a big or wild way
- front onverb(African American) to rob, intimidate, or bully someone, often through aggression or threat
- to get {sth} twistedphrase(African American) to misunderstand, misinterpret, or be mistaken about something
- good-goodnoun(African American) something excellent, high-quality, or especially satisfying
- haterationnoun(African American) hostility, dislike, or animosity directed toward someone, often without good reason
- to [hold] it downphrase(African American) used to tell someone to remain calm, quiet, or composed, often in response to excitement
- kick withverb(African American) to hang out, spend time, or associate with someone casually
- no kizzyinterjection(African American) used to emphasize honesty or truthfulness
- to [put] it downphrase(African American) to perform impressively, handle a task skillfully, or do something correctly and with excellence
- ride forverb(African American) to support, protect, or have someone's back wholeheartedly
- to [run] it upphrase(African American) to earn, accumulate, or increase money or other valuables quickly
- shawtypronoun(African American) a girl or woman
- to [keep] it one hundredphrase(African American) to be authentic, honest, or true to oneself
- biteverb(African American) to plagiarize, copy, or imitate someone's style, moves, or work
- byeinterjection(African American) used to express disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal, often in a sarcastic or exaggerated way
- mess withverb(African American) to like, enjoy, approve of, or support someone or something
Canadian English32 words
- loonienoun(Canada) a one-dollar coin in Canada
- toonienoun(Canada) a two-dollar coin in Canada
- two-fournoun(Canada) a case containing 24 beers
- gitchnoun(Canada) underwear; typically men's briefs or underpants
- gonchiesnoun(Canada) underwear, typically casual or everyday wear
- gotchiesnoun(Canada) underwear, usually casual or everyday wear
- sooknoun(Atlantic Canada) a person who is overly sensitive or prone to whining
- barley sandwichnoun(Canada) a drink of beer, often consumed as a casual or lunchtime beverage
- cakernoun(Canada) an English-speaking Canadian, often showing stereotypical Canadian traits
- dekeverb(Canada) to avoid, dodge, or go around something, often using trickery or clever maneuvering
- to [give] {sb} the gearsphrase(Canada) to scold, reprimand, or criticize someone
- gradgenoun(Canada) a garage
- green hornetnoun(Canada) a bylaw officer, often one who enforces local municipal regulations
- hoopedadjective(Western Canadian) trapped in a difficult or nearly impossible situation
- hosernoun(Canada) someone who siphons gasoline from a vehicle or equipment
- multicultadjective(Canada) reflecting or involving multiple cultural backgrounds
- the Pegnoun(Canada) a nickname for the city of Winnipeg
- Queen's cowboynoun(Canada) a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- red rocketnoun(Canada) a classic red-painted streetcar or subway train operated by the Toronto Transit Commission
- reznoun(Canada) a shortened term for a residence or dormitory, especially for students
- Robert Bordennoun(Canada) a Canadian hundred-dollar bill, named after the former Prime Minister featured on it
- rubbynoun(Canada) rubbing alcohol
- swarmingnoun(Canada) a crime in which multiple attackers assault an unsuspecting victim at once, usually without motive
- wobbly popnoun(Canada) beer; an alcoholic beverage
- wowzernoun(Canada) something remarkable, impressive, or of great interest or beauty
- double doublenouna term often used in Canada to refer to a coffee order with two creams and two sugars added to it
- zipperheadnoun(Canada) a soldier in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps or an Armoured Crewman
- beautyadjective(Canada) of high quality, excellent, or well done
- bunny hugnoun(Canada) a hooded sweatshirt
- la-la landnoun(Canada) a nickname for the province of British Columbia
- ledgenoun(Canada) the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets
- meatheadnoun(Canada) a Canadian Forces Military Police member
Cockney Rhyming English25 words
- to Adam and Evephrase(Cockney rhyming slang) to believe something
- apples and pearsphrasea staircase; a set of steps for going from one floor to another
- barnet {fair|}noun(Cockney rhyming slang) hair on the head; a person's hairstyle
- Barney Rubblenoun(Cockney rhyming slang) trouble; a problematic situation or difficulty
- bees and honeyphrase(Cockney rhyming slang) cash or currency
- boat racenoun(Cockney rhyming slang) the face
- boracicadjective(Cockney rhyming slang) having little or no money
- butcher's {hook|}noun(Cockney rhyming slang) a look or glance
- cobblersnoun(Cockney rhyming slang) something that is untrue, silly, or ridiculous
- cream crackeredadjective(Cockney rhyming slang) exhausted or extremely tired
- dog and bonephrase(Cockney rhyming slang) a telephone or phone
- elephant's trunkadjective(Cockney rhyming slang) intoxicated from alcohol
- frog and toadphrase(Cockney rhyming slang) a road or street
- to [go] Pete Tongphrase(Cockney rhyming slang) to go wrong or badly
- Gregory Pecknoun(Cockney rhyming slang) neck; the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
- half-inchverb(Cockney rhyming slang) to steal or pinch something
- Hampstead Heathnoun(Cockney rhyming slang) teeth
- Hank Marvinadjective(Cockney rhyming slang) extremely hungry; starving
- on {one's} Jack Jonesphrase(Cockney rhyming slang) by oneself, without company
- jam jarnoun(Cockney rhyming slang) a car; an automobile
- loaf {of bread|}noun(Cockney rhyming slang) the head, or by extension, the brain
- trouble and strifenoun(Cockney rhyming slang) wife; a man's spouse
- brown breadadjective(Cockney rhyming slang) no longer alive
- bubblenoun(Cockney rhyming slang) a problematic situation or difficulty
- mince pienoun(Cockney rhyming slang) an eye, mostly used in the plural
London & Southeast English24 words
- Innit?sentenceused for emphasis or to seek agreement
- mandemnouna group of male friends
- pengadjectiveattractive, good-looking, or physically appealing
- lengadjectiveextremely attractive, good-looking, or desirable
- peak timesphrasedifficult, rough, or bad periods
- baitadjectiveobvious, conspicuous, or too noticeable
- piffadjectivevery attractive, high quality, or appealing
- bruvnounclose male friend
- roadmannouna streetwise young man, often wearing tracksuits and using slang
- tingnouna girl or woman, often used to refer to someone in a romantic or sexual context
- crepnouna trainer or sneaker, mostly used in the plural
- endsnounone's neighborhood or local area
- allow itinterjectionused to tell someone to leave something alone, drop it, or stop talking about or dealing with it
- to [move] madphraseto act crazy, wild, or out of control
- wagwaninterjectionused to ask how someone is doing
- alright me loverinterjectiona casual, friendly greeting
- barking madphraseused to refer to someone who is completely crazy or is acting in a very strange manner
- goodnight Viennaphraseused to indicate that a situation is finished, ruined, or beyond recovery
- peakadjectiveunfortunate, unlucky, or bad
- bareadverbused to emphasize quantity or degree
- yardnounhome or house
- linkverbto meet, hang out, or hook up with someone
- safeinterjectionused to express thanks, gratitude, or acknowledgment
- bottleverbto back out of something at the last moment due to fear or nerves
Midlands English21 words
- i'nverba contraction of "isn't"
- yo'llnouna contraction of "you all"
- bluggyadverbused as a mild substitute for "bloody" to intensify meaning
- babnouna term of endearment, used affectionately when addressing someone
- tarainterjectionused to say goodbye or farewell
- gammyadjectiveinjured, sore, or not functioning properly, especially referring to a leg
- fittlenounused generally to refer to something to eat
- blartverbto cry or weep, usually in an exaggerated or emotional way
- mardyadjectivemoody, sulky, or easily upset
- chuddynounchewing gum
- bostverbto break or damage something
- muckernounused to refer to someone familiar in a friendly way
- chobbleverbto chew or break food into small pieces
- yampyadjectivesilly, daft, or a bit crazy
- kayliedadjectivedrunk or heavily intoxicated
- scrageverbto scratch or cut the skin or a surface of something
- blagverbto obtain something by theft, robbery, or deception
- cobnouna round bread roll, commonly used in sandwiches or with meals
- snapnouna packed lunch or meal, typically prepared at home to eat later in the day
- ducknouna term of endearment used to address someone affectionately
- welladverbused to emphasize something
Northern England English26 words
- hey upinterjectionused to say hi to someone
- ladnouna young man or boy
- ginnelnouna narrow passage or alleyway between buildings, often pedestrian-only
- chuffedadjectivevery pleased, proud, or delighted about something
- guv'nornounused to address a man, often showing respect or familiarity
- scrannouna meal or something to eat
- neshadjectivesensitive to cold
- brollynounan umbrella
- younginnouna young person, child, or youth
- bevvynouna drink, usually beer or another alcoholic beverage
- nowtnounused to indicate the absence of anything
- owtnounused to indicate any thing or object
- mitherverbto bother, annoy, or pester someone
- reetadjectiveright, correct, or proper
- divvynouna foolish or silly person
- scrikeverbto cry or shed tears
- twocverbto steal a car
- kipverbto take a short and casual nap
- skintadjectivehaving little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties
- radgienounan aggressive or angry person
- now theninterjectionused to say hello
- mintadjectiveexcellent, very good, or of high quality
- soundadjectivegood, acceptable, decent, or reliable
- graftnounhard work or effort
- hinnynouna friendly or affectionate term, usually used for women
- lushadjectivesexually attractive or alluring
Scottish English30 words
- bairnnoun(Scottish) a child, either a son or daughter
- weeadjective(Scottish) very small in size
- numptynoun(Scottish) a foolish or silly person
- gallusadjective(Scottish) bold, cheeky, or confident in a showy, sometimes reckless way
- dreichnoun(Scottish) dreary, dull, or miserable weather
- kenverb(Scottish) to know, be aware of, or understand
- bammyadjective(Scottish) crazy; acting wildly or unpredictably
- bowfingadjective(Scottish) stinking, disgusting, or foul
- buroonoun(Scottish) unemployment office or the benefits received from it
- commotion lotionnoun(Scottish) Buckfast Tonic Wine, a strong fortified wine popular in parts of Scotland
- down the cludgiephrase(Scottish) lost, wasted, or irretrievable
- electric soupnoun(Scottish) strong fortified wine, typically referring to highly alcoholic or potent varieties
- fitbanoun(Scottish) soccer
- Gorbals kissnoun(Scottish) a headbutt, typically delivered in a fight
- soshnoun(Scottish) a cooperative store
- spraffverb(Scottish) to speak excessively or pointlessly
- tittynoun(Scottish) a sister or a girl, used affectionately
- up the kytephrase(Scottish) pregnant
- wanenoun(Scottish) a child
- wreck the hoose juicephrase(Scottish) Buckfast Tonic Wine, a strong fortified wine popular in parts of Scotland
- mad with itphrase(Scottish) extremely drunk or intoxicated
- malkyverb(Scottish) to slash or cut someone with a razor
- moddiesnoun(Scottish) the school subject Modern Studies in Scotland
- mortalledadjective(Scottish) extremely drunk or intoxicated
- offskiadjective(Scottish) away, not present, or off somewhere
- scudadjective(Scottish) naked; unclothed
- skiteverb(Scottish) to drink a large amount of alcohol
- snitchernoun(Scottish) a handcuff
- messagenoun(Scottish; plural only) shopping, groceries, or errands
- tubenoun(Scottish) a foolish or stupid person
Irish English31 words
- banjaxverb(Irish) to ruin, destroy, or severely damage something
- beournoun(Irish) a woman or girl, often implying attractiveness
- blockedadjective(Irish) drunk or intoxicated
- bolloxologynoun(Irish) talk or ideas considered meaningless or silly
- crayturnoun(Irish) used as a term of endearment or to express sympathy
- Crokernoun(Irish) Croke Park, the largest stadium in Ireland, home of Gaelic games
- cute hoornoun(Irish) a shrewd, cunning, or sly person, especially in business or politics
- dacentadjective(Irish) excellent, really good, or impressive
- doleheadnoun(Irish) an unemployed person who relies on government benefits and avoids work
- doshnoun(Irish) money, often referring to cash
- feckverb(Irish) to steal or take something without permission
- flute aroundverbto waste time; idle or dawdle
- flutedadjective(Irish) drunk or intoxicated
- footerverb(Irish) to waste time or fuss about without achieving anything
- game ballinterjection(Irish) used to express excitement or approval
- geebagnoun(Irish) an irritating or obnoxious person
- to [give] it socksphrase(Irish) to put in a lot of effort or energy
- gobdawnoun(Irish) a foolish, silly, or pretentious person
- gombeennoun(Irish) a corrupt, underhanded, or unscrupulous person, especially in politics
- gougernoun(Irish) a thug, lout, or rough, aggressive person
- hamesnoun(Irish) a mess or a chaotic situation
- I will yeahsentence(Irish) used sarcastically to mean "I will not"
- knackedadjective(Irish) very tired; exhausted
- langeredadjective(Irish) extremely drunk
- mortoadjective(Irish) very embarrassed or causing embarrassment
- nixernoun(Irish) a side job or extra work outside one's main employment
- yer onenoun(Irish) an unknown or unnamed individual
- fierceadjective(Irish) very good, excellent, or outstanding
- mothnoun(Irish) a girlfriend
- sambonoun(Irish) a sandwich
- legendnoun(Irish) a cool, kind, or helpful person, often male
Australian English31 words
- tinnienoun(Australian) a beer served in a small can
- chockersadjective(Australian) extremely full or crowded
- fair dinkumadjective(Australian) genuine, honest, or true
- larrikinnoun(Australian) a mischievous, playful, or cheeky person, often one who defies convention or causes trouble in a lighthearted way
- sunniesnoun(Australian; plural only) sunglasses
- roonoun(Australian) a kangaroo
- blueverb(Australian) to fight, brawl, or have a heated argument
- bog inverb(Australian) to start eating eagerly
- cackverb(Australian) to laugh
- cactusedadjective(Australian) broken, ruined, or no longer working
- to [chuck] a wobblyphrase(Australian) to have a sudden outburst of anger
- devoadjective(Australian) extremely upset or disappointed
- dinky-diadjective(Australian) honest, on the level
- dunny budgienoun(Australian) a small, annoying fly, commonly found around rubbish or food
- to [fang] itphrase(Australian) to drive quickly or accelerate to full speed
- furphynoun(Australian) a false rumor or unlikely story
- heapsnoun(Australian) a large amount or number of something
- maggotedadjective(Australian) extremely drunk or intoxicated
- mozzverb(Australian) to jinx someone or bring them bad luck
- nick offverb(Australian) to leave or go away, especially quickly or abruptly
- ockernoun(Australian) a rough or unsophisticated Australian, often loud and strongly accented
- onyainterjection(Australian) used to express approval or congratulations
- rootableadjective(Australian) appealing in a sexual way
- stonkeradjective(Australian) exhausted or worn out
- to [do] {one's} blockphrase(Australian) to become enraged or extremely angry
- rippernoun(Australian) something or someone excellent, impressive, or outstanding
- snagnoun(Australian) a sausage, typically cooked on a barbecue or grill
- filthyadjective(Australian) extremely angry, upset, or annoyed
- galahnoun(Australian) a foolish or silly person
- prawnnoun(Australian) a fool or idiot
- wombatnoun(Australian) a dull or foolish individual
South African English30 words
- dopnoun(South African) a drink, especially alcoholic
- boetnoun(South African) a close friend or brother
- gatvoladjective(South African) completely fed up or very upset
- sarmienoun(South African) a sandwich
- babalaasnoun(South African) a severe hangover
- bakgatadjective(South African) great, excellent, or very good
- blessernoun(South African) a wealthy man who supports a younger female companion, often in exchange for favors
- chowverb(South African) to eat
- dankieinterjection(South African) used to say thank someone
- donnerverb(South African) to beat up or thrash someone
- entjienoun(South African) a cigarette
- gwaainoun(South African) a cigarette
- haibointerjection(South African) an expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief
- jainterjection(South African) used to affirm or agree
- jolnoun(South African) a party or social gathering
- klapverb(South African) to strike, hit, or smack someone or something
- kwaaiadjective(South African) great, fantastic, cool, or excellent
- heitainterjection(South African) a casual greeting
- laaitienoun(South African) a young person or youth, especially a boy
- laanienoun(South African) a smart, well-off, or stylish person
- maatnoun(South African) a friend, buddy, or companion
- mamparanoun(South African) someone who behaves in a foolish or ridiculous way
- papadjective(South African) weak or lacking substance
- skollienoun(South African) someone who engages in minor criminal or antisocial behavior
- skyfnoun(South African) a cigarette
- smaakverb(South African) to like someone or something
- stukkienoun(South African) a girlfriend or female romantic partner
- zaknoun(South African) money
- tackienoun(South African) a casual or sports shoe
- sifadjective(South African) foul, disgusting, or unpleasant
Nigerian English23 words
- acadanoun(Nigerian) a university student or graduate
- aristonoun(Nigerian) a wealthy man who dates much younger women and spends money on them
- baffnoun(Nigerian; plural only) stylish or fashionable clothes
- crazy man in the bottlephrase(Nigerian) moonshine or illicitly brewed alcohol
- dey playinterjection(Nigerian) used to suggest that someone is being delusional or not making sense
- e chokeinterjection(Nigerian) used to express awe, amazement, or excitement
- fanimorousadjective(Nigerian) extremely beautiful, attractive, or captivating
- fashverb(Nigerian) to deliberately ignore or neglect someone or something
- Jandnoun(Nigerian) any foreign country, usually referring to places outside Nigeria
- jandedadjective(Nigerian) describing someone who has lived or traveled abroad, often with foreign influences
- J-Townnoun(Nigerian) the city of Jos in Nigeria
- mama putnoun(Nigerian) a street food stall selling traditional Nigerian dishes
- push-me-I-push-youphrase(Nigerian) moonshine or illicitly brewed alcohol
- Sapele waternoun(Nigerian) illegally brewed or homemade alcohol
- shacknoun(Nigerian) a drink, particularly an alcoholic beverage
- smallienoun(Nigerian) a small person, often used affectionately or humorously
- yabbyverb(Nigerian) to insult or disrespect someone
- 404noun(Nigerian) dog meat, often used in certain local cuisines
- bangverb(Nigerian) to fail, especially in the context of an exam or test
- chopnoun(Nigerian; plural only) food or a meal
- shiftverb(Nigerian) to unlawfully take something or someone
- thirty-twonoun(Nigerian) teeth
- villanoun(Nigerian) a person's village or ancestral hometown