a term used in Nigerian Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly.

synonym: owu
them no dey tell person, when sapa hit you, you go know.

i fit see garri drink for your hand? sapa don hold me.
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The final stage of brokeness where all hope is lost
Sapa don hold me... I don die
by It's...okay March 14, 2021
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Nigerian English term to describe a state of being financially finished, without funds, nairaless, bankrupt.

Having a three figured account balance.
"How far, I fit see 50 naira for your hand?"

" Omo, I no get shishi. Sapa dey choke me. "
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The state of being extremely broke or poor. It usually hits University students the hardest!
Omooo.... Sapa don hold me ooh
Boss I fit see 2 hand of Garri. Sapa don dey my side
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Spirit of poverty that targets you all the time, especially as a university student.
I gatchu bro. I dey your back like sapa.
by Addei March 18, 2021
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