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Game words and Lagos words, in plain English.

2

24-hour safety holdGame term
You can check how much of your limit is left and when the hold ends in Settings → Security. More →

A

AbegLagos word
Please.
AgberoLagos word
A motor-park tout who collects fares and levies from bus drivers.
AmalaLagos word
A soft swallow made from yam flour, often eaten with ewedu and gbegiri soup.
Area boysLagos word
Young men who hang around a neighbourhood's streets and junctions.
Aso-ebiLagos word
Matching outfits a group of friends or family wear to the same party.

B

Big ManLagos word
Someone with a lot of money and status.
Big Man pricesGame term
Big Man prices are based on your net worth. They affect the cost of things you buy, the stakes you can play for at casino and quick-game tables, and the tax taken from your winnings. They are not a subscription. More →
Bladder (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (🚽). It drops about 7 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 14 hours. More →
BukaLagos word
A small local restaurant serving home-style Nigerian food. More →

C

CabGame term
A way to get around (🚕). AC and comfort. More →
ChopLagos word
To eat. Also food itself.
Crews and squadsGame term
Groups let you chat and make plans with other players. More →

D

DanfoLagos word
The yellow minibus that runs Lagos's routes. One of the ways to get around in the game. More →

E

EFCCGame term
An EFCC file can lead to a raid or a court case. You may also receive an invitation to appear at the EFCC. More →
Eko o ni bajeLagos word
"Lagos will not spoil": a Yoruba blessing and Lagos's motto.
Energy (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (⚡). It drops about 4 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 25 hours. More →

F

ForbesGame term
Tap Phone → 👑 Forbes. More →
Fun (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (🎉). It drops about 4.5 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 22 hours. More →

G

Gem huntGame term
A gem hides somewhere in the city each day. Read the riddle to find it. More →
GistLagos word
News, gossip or a good chat. "Give me the gist" means "tell me what happened".

H

Hunger (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (🍛). It drops about 5.5 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 18 hours. More →
HustleLagos word
Work, especially working hard to make money, often on the side.
Hygiene (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (🫧). It drops about 3.5 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 29 hours. More →

J

JapaLagos word
To leave, or to emigrate abroad.

K

KekeLagos word
A tricycle taxi (keke napep). Three passengers on the back bench. More →

L

Lagos GistGame term
Lagos Gist is the feed on your phone. You can share short posts, like posts and comment. The game also posts news here, such as a new governor or president. More →
LagosBetGame term
LagosBet is on Phone → ⚽ LagosBet. It has a daily football slip and the quick games High-Low and European roulette. You can also play slots, blackjack, Jacks or Better and Casino Hold'em at Eko Casino in Victoria Island… More →
Live CourtGame term
Live Court lets you take another player to the Lagos High Court, Igbosere. You can hire a player lawyer and speak by text or voice during the hearing. The judge decides the case. More →

M

Mama PutLagos word
A roadside food seller. You point at what you want and she puts it on your plate.

N

NaijaLagos word
Nigeria, or Nigerian.
Naija Reserve BankGame term
Phone → Bank is where you can check your statement, pay bills and use the Naija Reserve Bank. Savings earn interest each week. Bonds lock your money for a set term and pay a return when they mature. The Reserve Bank doe… More →
NeedsGame term
Your six needs are Hunger 🍛, Energy ⚡, Fun 🎉, Social 💬, Hygiene 🫧 and Bladder 🚽. Each runs from 0–100% and drops over time. Your mood is affected by your needs and feelings. More →

O

OdogwuLagos word
A strong, successful person. A champion.
OgaLagos word
Boss. Your manager, or anyone in charge.
OkadaLagos word
A motorbike taxi. Fast through traffic. More →
OmoLagos word
An exclamation of surprise, like "wow". It also means "child" in Yoruba.
OwambeLagos word
A big, colourful Lagos party, usually with live music, food and money spraying.

P

PadiLagos word
Friend. Your close person.

S

SapaLagos word
Being broke, especially at the end of the month.
Small chopsLagos word
Party finger food: puff-puff, samosa, spring rolls and the like.
Social (need)Game term
One of your Sim's six needs (💬). It drops about 3 points a game hour, so a full bar lasts about 33 hours. More →
SprayLagos word
To shower someone with cash notes while they dance, to celebrate them.
SuyaLagos word
Spicy grilled skewered meat, a Lagos night-time favourite.

T

Today's HustleGame term
Today's Hustle gives you three daily missions, a 7-day check-in and Lagos Rep. Tap the gift button to see your goals and rewards. More →
Top-upGame term
Top up your wallet to buy game money with real money. Pay in naira by card, bank transfer or USSD, or in US dollars by international card. More →
TrekGame term
A way to get around (🚶). Free, but slow, and long walks tire you out. More →

W

WahalaLagos word
Trouble or a problem. "No wahala" means "no problem".
WalletGame term
Your wallet shows the cash you carry. You can see it at the top of the screen and in Phone → Bank, along with your net worth. Net worth includes your wallet, savings and bonds, land, businesses, trailers, buses, cars, f… More →

Y

Your carGame term
A way to get around (🚙). Daddy's Prado. You only pay for fuel. More →

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Last updated with this build · Lagos words by the team; game terms from the Handbook and the game's data · Applies to the game as of 4 Nov 2026 (build 1793797350)