Faji na Yoruba word wey don become a popular slang like Sojinu for Nigerian Pidgin and street conversations. E dey mainly used to describe enjoyment, fun, or anything wey bring relaxation and good vibes.
Like “Jaiye,” “Faji” carry the spirit of living life freely and making the most of happy moments, but e also focus on the playful and light-hearted side of enjoyment.
Meaning of Faji
Faji simply mean to have fun, relax, or enjoy yourself. E dey used when person wan describe say dem dey in a chill or playful mood, and e no too get any serious tone attached. If you dey talk about “faji,” e dey usually mean light-hearted enjoyment, like partying, dancing, or just to get good time with friends.
Sunday/Monday faji at Meet&Greet. I pray i wake up early to work today https://t.co/I7s4PrUq8n pic.twitter.com/fjbLnHrJF5
— 𝐴𝑦𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑚𝑖×͜× (@theotokiti) September 1, 2024
How to use Faji in Sentences
“Faji” fit enter many casual sentences for Pidgin. For example, you fit hear, “We dey go that party to faji,” meaning we dey go enjoy ourselves for the party. Another sentence fit be, “This weekend na pure faji,” meaning this weekend na for pure enjoyment. You fit also use am to describe people, like, “That guy sabi faji well well,” meaning the person dey always know how to enjoy or have fun.
