Japa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒá.k͡pā/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Japa is a verb meaning (Nigeria, colloquial) to emigrate from a country for better pay or working conditions.
Meaning
(Nigeria, colloquial) to emigrate from a country for better pay or working conditions.
More Meanings
- (Nigeria, colloquial) the emigration of Nigerians, usually for economic opportunities.
Example Sentences
I am japa-ing, leaving the country because of the opportunities that are available to me abroad.
Word Forms
- japas
- japaing
- japaed
- japa'd
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yakka, shift, jook, jackaroo, pirate, trek.
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