By clicking on this page, it only means one thing, “you want to maintain your steeze and composure by keeping up with this current trend”. And the good news? I got you! In the ever-vibrant and active culture of Nigeria, slang is constantly evolving, which came about the birth of the word “steeze“, now constantly adopted into everyday conversations.
To still be in the Nigerian loop, I will take my time to fill you in on every little and big detail of this particular slang. Remember, if you don’t read this article to the last drop, you will definitely lose your steeze.
Key Points
- Steeze is a combination of style and ease, often used to describe someone who presents themselves effortlessly and fashionably.
- The term “steeze” is popular in Nigerian slang and culture, reflecting a person’s confidence and composure in various situations.
- It can be used in different contexts, such as fashion, behavior, and even complimenting others’ actions or appearances.
- Maintaining steeze involves balancing looking stylish with being comfortable and effortless.
- Certain actions or behaviors can reduce one’s steeze, so it’s important to avoid them to maintain a confident and composed image.
What does Steeze Mean in Slang?
If you own a smartphone and scroll through social media constantly, you’ve probably heard ‘steeze’ a million times. Steeze is a combination of style and ease. Steeze can also be seen in the context of fashion and it also combines comfort of wear with style and carriage. Most times, this term is used to refer to someone who has a good sense of style and presents oneself well. If a person exudes confidence and dresses elegantly, you might consider them to have an appearance full of steeze.
One constant trait I love about Nigerians is they find a way to keep up their steeze and composure irrespective of whatever chaos they find themselves in. The sense of humour they possess runs deep into their veins and even in the toughest situations, they won’t forget to find an easier route to make it more bearable.
And this trait is not relatable in one or two persons, it’s relatable in all. You remember that saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Whatever the colour of the sky decides to be, Nigerians will continue to maintain maximum steeze and composure. I’m so jealous!
What is Steeze Short for?
One can also replace steeze with drip, rizz, swag, or looking fashionable. It all works hand in hand. But it doesn’t just end at having steeze, you need one more ingredient that makes you stand out and that is effortlessness. You just don’t need to do too much because if it looks like you tried too hard, you will lose your steeze. But you know the magic there? you can drip without having steeze, but you can’t have steeze without dripping. You can have rizz without having steeze, but you can’t have steeze without rizz.
Steeze is a combination of style and ease, which means that it is a portmanteau. Originally it is known to be spelt as “stease”, but Nigerian slang and pop culture abide by no English rules, they rather go with the flow and then “Zs” came about.
The fun part of this word is that, it didn’t just come into existence. This term has actually been in existence for decades, even back to the hip-hop boom of the 1980s. It came back alive like it never left because the Genz dug it up and recycled it into a more suitable banger. And by the look of things, you can’t make a sentence within using the word.
How to use the Word “Steeze”?
The term steeze can be used in different contexts and fields. When it comes to the behavioural aspect, it can be used to say a person is cool and effortlessly demeanour. Even if you get to hit and attack the person, he/she smiles. There are some contexts where this steeze can come in, which includes fashion, character and even meme. Maybe not all relatable, but it wouldn’t harm to look at a few:
#1. Commending someone’s action
A good way to use the word steeze can be by commending either a friend or family on a talent or action that was displayed either to impress or not. Whether they are practicing kickflips at the skate park or attempting frontside 180s on the slopes, let your friends know that the trick they pulled off was steeze. This will further help build their confidence and improve their steeze the more. You can say stuffs like: “that backflip you did was so steeze.” “I bet you have been working hard, you’ve got real steeze with that 180!” You get the picture now.
#2. Complimenting an outfit or style
The term can also be used to compliment someone’s mode of dressing and style. You can compliment your friend when they rock a new pair of shorts or shoes or a new hair cut. Stylishly tell them how they are maintaining their steeze with ease and style. You can make sentences like “You’re on a serious steeze with this new look.” “I love the purple hair, Ava! You look so steeze.”
To help you effortlessly blend style and comfort in your wardrobe, here’s a handy FREE Steeze Outfit Planner Template. Use this to plan your outfits and maintain your steeze in any situation:
Steeze Outfit Planner Template.PDF
Actions that Can Reduce Your Steeze
When it comes to things that can reduce your steeze, there are quite a handful and you can successfully surpass it by having both steeze and composure. Let me list quite a few so you can take note of these things and avoid them by all means (giggles):
- Running while crossing the road will definitely reduce your steeze. Cause why are you runing?
- Imagine going to school to take exams and the lecturer refuses to collect your script afterwards. Wait, you really want to run after the lecturer to beg? What will then happen to your steeze? Remember its either your steeze or a carryover.
- Entering a bus or public transportation and screaming “ka opuo” or “owa o” when you arrive at your bus top will reduce your steeze. Don’t try it. What’s the worst that can happen?
- Holding and leaning to or even hugging a bike man while he is speeding recklessly will drastically reduce your steeze.
- Imagine scrolling through the streets of Instagram or Tiktok or Twitter, and then someone comes across you bank account details under a giveaway post, begging to be picked. Ah, wetin go come do your steeze?
- Don’t think that uploading “send funds” on your social media during your birthday is cool. Its termed corporate begging and it will swallow your steeze.
- What about going to an occasion and fighting for party rice or fufu when it doesn’t get to you. Don’t let food be the reason for your loss of steeze.
- As a literate, you cannot construct a sentence without making an error, your fashion sense is zero, you have body odor, when you open your mouth it oozes like sewage, don’t worry, your steeze is gone.
Conclusion
While to some, maintaining steeze and composure is mainly a meme, to others, it is a lifestyle. Steeze on its own performs a lot, but you see composure? I refer to it as an underrated steeze. While steeze can help keep you in check, composure can keep you sane. So why settle for one when you can have two?
Now you have gotten a grasp of what steeze is all about, do you think you have steeze? Is your steeze and composure always maintained?
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