Welcome to Pidgin media where you learn top trending slangs and their meaning in English. In this post, you would learn 90 Pidgins terms/ slangs starting with letter 'A', I have sorted the list alphabetically and also put their meanings in a very simple and understandable way. Site tight and let's go:
90 Nigerian pidgin language/slangs and their meaning
1. Aboki – Hausa word for “friend,” used to refer to Hausa people.
2. Aboki seller – Refers to Hausa traders or vendors.
3. Afraid or fear catch me – I got scared.
4. After one – Next child born after the firstborn.
5. After party – Informal gathering after a major event.
6. All die na die – All risks are the same; death is death.
7. All go settle – Everything will be resolved.
8. All man dey hustle – Everyone is striving.
9. All man for himself – Everyone fends for themselves.
10. All na correct – It’s all good.
11. All na packaging – Everything is about presentation.
12. All na scam – It’s all fake or dishonest.
13. All na vibes – It’s just for fun.
14. All of una – All of you.
15. All road leads to… – All attention or focus is on something.
16. All weather friend – A loyal friend.
17. All join – Everything is included.
18. All join together – Everything combined.
19. Ajebutter with sense – A wealthy person who’s also smart.
20. Aje ku iya – Someone who enjoys lavishly but irresponsibly.
21. Amebo – Gossip or busybody.
22. Amebo work – Gossiping or snooping around.
23. Amala – Nigerian food made from yam or cassava flour.
24. Apple head – Someone with a big head.
25. Apple juice – Often slang for alcohol.
26. Area belle – Someone well-known in the area.
27. Area father – A respected leader in a community.
28. Area waka – Moving around the neighborhood.
29. Area wahala – Trouble in the neighborhood.
30. Area scatter – When there’s chaos or trouble in an area.
31. Area scatterer – Someone who causes trouble.
32. Area gist – News or gossip in the neighborhood.
33. Area mama – An older woman respected in the area.
34. Aristo – A wealthy older person in a relationship with a younger partner.
35. Aristo babe – A young woman dating an “aristo.”
36. Aristo boys – Young men in relationships with older, wealthy women.
37. Aristo business – A relationship involving gifts or money exchange.
38. Ashawo – Sex worker (informal).
39. Ashiri don open – The secret has been revealed.
40. As e be you so – The way you are now.
41. As e concern me – As it relates to me.
42. As e dey hot – As it’s happening.
43. As e sweet me – As it pleases me.
44. As far as I know – Based on my knowledge.
45. As I sabi am – As I know it.
46. As I talk am – As I said it.
47. As I was saying – Resuming a conversation.
48. Aswear – I swear.
49. Aswear down – A strong way to emphasize swearing.
50. At all at all – Not at all.
51. At all means – By any means necessary.
52. At all times – Always.
53. Automatic yes – A guaranteed acceptance.
54. After you na you – You’re the best; no one compares.
55. Add small – Increase a little.
56. Add small ginger – Put in more effort or energy.
57. Add pepper – Make something more interesting or spicy (literally or figuratively).
58. Add salt to injury – Make matters worse.
59. Add weight – Gain weight.
60. Allow me pass – Let me go through.
61. Allow me rest – Stop bothering me.
62. Allow me rest small – Let me take a break.
63. Allow me shine – Give me my chance to excel.
64. Allow my face rest – Stop disturbing or focusing on me.
65. Allow my name rest – Stop mentioning me.
66. Anywhere belle face – Doing things without a plan.
67. Another level – Something extraordinary or different.
68. Another wahala – More trouble.
69. Awoof – Something free or cheap.
70. Awoof runs – Taking advantage of free or cheap things.
71. Agbada – Traditional Nigerian flowing robe for men.
72. Agbero – Bus conductor or tout(area boy)
73. Answer me quick – Respond to me immediately.
74. All-round person – A well-rounded individual.
75. All-rounder – Someone skilled in many areas.
76. Arranged better – Plan properly.
77. Arrange am sharp-sharp – Do it quickly.
78. Arrangee – Something arranged, often unofficially (e.g., “Arrangee job”).
79. Arrange yourself – Get yourself together.
80. Another wahala – More trouble.
81. Anyhow e go be– Whatever will be,
82. Area waka – Moving around the neighborhood.
83. Area father – A respected leader in a community.
84. Area mama – An older woman respected in the area.
85. Area scatterer – Someone who causes trouble.
86. All na cruise – It’s all fun and games.
87. All join – Everything is included.
88. Apple head – Someone with a big head.
Ah! Take am shine: use it for your own good or benefit
90. Allow dem – leave them.
The above are Pidgins and their meaning, if you have any Pidgin word starting with letter 'A', drop it in the comment section.
