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Japa

[ja-pa]

verb verbs

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. To flee, escape, or emigrate for a better life
Examples

Many young people wan japa go Canada.

Pronunciationja-pa

Part of speechverb

Registerinformal

Usage noteThis term is very common among young people discussing migration and career advancement. It is used in conversational settings.

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