Glossary
Game words and Lagos words, in plain English.
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 not a subscription. They are based on your net worth. At higher levels, some things cost more, casino and quick-game tables allow bigger stakes, and tax is taken from your winnings. 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
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 can hire a lawyer, cooperate or fight the case in court. You may also receive an EFCC invitation that needs an answer within 24 hours. 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
G
- Gem huntGame term
- One gem hides somewhere in the city each day. A riddle tells you where to look. 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 your phone’s feed of short posts, hearts and comments. It also shows game news, such as a new governor or president. More →
- LagosBetGame term
- LagosBet (Phone → ⚽ LagosBet) has a daily football slip and two quick games: High-Low and European roulette. Eko Casino in Victoria Island has slots, blackjack, Jacks or Better and Casino Hold’em. Oga Sunday Viewing Cen… More →
- Live CourtGame term
- Live Court lets you take another player to court at the High Court in your city. You can hire a player lawyer, speak by text or voice, and receive a ruling. 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
- In Phone → Bank, you can save money and earn 0.5% interest each week, or buy a government bond that pays 2% after seven days. You can also manage your LAPO starter loan from your Sim panel. More →
- NeedsGame term
- Your six needs are Hunger 🍛, Energy ⚡, Fun 🎉, Social 💬, Hygiene 🫧 and Bladder 🚽. Each runs from 0–100% and drops in real 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. Complete missions to earn cash and Rep, and claim check-in rewards as you build your streak. More →
- Top-upGame term
- Top up your wallet with real money to get game money. You can 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 is 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, furn… 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 14 Nov 2026 (build 1794693678)