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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.
sapa by reserved icon November 25, 2020
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The final stage of brokeness where all hope is lost
Sapa don hold me... I don die
Sapa by It's...okay March 14, 2021
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. "
Sapa by låtør May 1, 2021
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
Sapa by Supreme Shizzy May 24, 2021
Spirit of poverty that targets you all the time, especially as a university student.
I gatchu bro. I dey your back like sapa.
Sapa by Addei March 18, 2021
She's smart,courageous,social, honest and generous, and she's every girls enemie. All girls are devastated wanting to be her. Most perfect girl out there...A rare beauty inside and out she can turn your whole world upside down. She is what every guy dreams of. Her kindness is to heavy to put her down. The way you treat her will reflect on how she treats you. Loyalty runs deep in her life and she expects the same from you. Love her protect her and adore her forever because she deserves it .. She's a keeper. she's always there for people very at first till she absolutely trusts you!! She is a bestfriend and a soulmate all wrapped in one ...talking to her makes you feel at home she's flawless....that's exactly what you mean to me.
Damn, look at Sapana! She’s an angel
Sapana by Kate2197 May 13, 2020
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