noun Street Slang

Paigon

/ˈpeɪ.ɡən/ · noun · slang

A fake friend, traitor, or untrustworthy person — UK slang from "pagan."

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Definitions

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Carries real weight as an accusation of disloyalty.

“Calling someone a paigon is serious in road terms.”
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2

Used to call out two-faced people or snakes.

“Don't trust him, he's a paigon.”
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London/MLE slang for a disloyal, fake, or backstabbing person — someone who can't be trusted. A paigon betrays or turns on you.

“He switched up, proper paigon behavior.”
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Paigon In A Sentence

She told my business, what a paigon.
Surrounded by paigons, trust no one.
He moved like a paigon and got cut off.

Origin & Usage

"Paigon" derives from "pagan" via Jamaican Patois and Multicultural London English, shifting to mean a disloyal or untrustworthy person. It's common in UK rap, grime, and drill.

Variants PaganPaigons
Tags #uk#british#mle#aave

People Also Ask

What does paigon mean?

Paigon is UK slang for a fake friend, traitor, or untrustworthy person — from "pagan."

Where did paigon come from?

It derives from "pagan" via Jamaican Patois and Multicultural London English.

Is paigon an insult?

Yes — it's a serious accusation of disloyalty or betrayal.

How do you use paigon in a sentence?

For example: "he's a paigon" — meaning a disloyal, fake person.

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