Shakara

Shakara is a Nigerian Pidgin English word, derived from the English word "sugar", but with a vastly different meaning. It primarily refers to excessive showing off, bragging, or flaunting, often with the intention of impressing or intimidating others. It can also describe someone who is pretentious, boastful, or trying too hard to appear sophisticated or wealthy. The act of "shakara-ing" often involves extravagant displays of possessions, accomplishments, or social connections. The term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the behavior is insincere and possibly even ridiculous.

The degree to which the term is considered offensive depends on the context and the relationship between the speaker and the subject. While it can be used in a lighthearted or teasing manner among friends, it can also be used to criticize someone's character or behavior more seriously.

The word is predominantly used and understood in Nigeria, and by members of the Nigerian diaspora.