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Lamba
SlangA story that is unlikely to be true; a lie, spin, or exaggerated narrative used to impress or deceive.
Example: "Stop giving us lamba, we know you didn't buy that car today."
Synonyms: Cruise, Yarn, Puna.
Gbedu
NounA grand celebratory drum or a piece of music (usually Afrobeats) that has a powerful bassline and makes people want to dance.
Example: "That new Wizkid track na pure gbedu from start to finish!"
Synonyms: Banger, Jam, Tune.
Ment
AdjectiveDerived from 'Mental'. Used to describe someone acting crazy, irrational, or doing something unbelievable.
Example: "You mean you spent all your rent on crypto? You don ment?"
Synonyms: Mad, Kolo, Kuku.
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