phrase
Street Slang
I Dey Kampe
eye-day-KAHM-peh · phrase · pidgin
"I'm doing really well" — an upbeat, emphatic version of "I dey."
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A stronger, more enthusiastic reply to a greeting than plain "I dey," implying you're doing great, solid, and strong.
“How far now? — I dey kampe, my guy, no complaints!”
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I Dey Kampe In A Sentence
How far now? — I dey kampe, my guy, no complaints!
Origin & Usage
Listed by the British Council as one of its 20 core Nigerian Pidgin phrases, meaning an emphatic "I am doing well"; naijalingo.com corroborates the same meaning.
Variants
I dey kampe well well
People Also Ask
What does "I dey kampe" mean?
It means "I'm doing really well" — a more emphatic version of "I dey" (I'm fine).
When would someone use it?
As a confident, cheerful reply to a greeting like "How far?"
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