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chinko

Definition

This word is used to describe chineese people or people of the asian race

Example

1. Man you see that chinko boy 2. I dey go visit dat chinko teacher

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wahala

Definition

Wahala generally means problem or trouble.

Example

1. O boy! You wan bring wahala come my domot today o! 2. Man this babe too dey bring wahala

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Definition

Wahala generally means problem or trouble.

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1. O boy! You wan bring wahala come my domot today o! 2. Man this babe too dey bring wahala

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mago mago

Definition

This is word means trickery. When someone is not acting straight forward.

Example

1. Dat mechanic just dey do mago mago

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follow follow

Definition

Is a degatory used to describe someone who follows or copies what other people do without reasoning.

Example

1. Dis guy u be follow follow oh.

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blom blom

Definition

Blom Blom is a balloon

Example

1. Oya give Jide dat blom blom

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kiosk

Definition

This is a small shed made of wood where some groceries and condiments are sold

Example

1. I dey go visit Mallam Musa for in Kiosk

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belle

Definition

This means stomach

Example

1. O boy dat man get big belle

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bon boy

Definition

This is the name give to a woman that gives birth to a male child

Example

1.You don go see mama Bon boy?

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pikin

Definition

This word means child

Example

1. You don see my pikin?

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shakara

Definition

This word means when someone is posing or showing off

Example

1. See dis boy, you just dey shakara

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denge

Definition

This word means to show off

Example

1. why you just dey denge?

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yama yama

Definition

This word is used to describe something that is ddisgusting and probably sticky.

Example

1. abeg take away all this yama yama

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pito pito

Definition

1. This word is used to describe something disgusting, probably semi liquid. 2. Mud

Example

1. Everything is just pito pito 2. Clean up that pito pito

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akata

Definition

1. Akata is a word used to describe Black/African Americans. 2. Akata can also be used to describe Africans who have lived in America so long that they have adopted the African American Culture

Example

1. Man Jonny marry akata babe oh 2.Man Joseph pikin don become akata since that time wey dey go America

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abi

Definition

is it not? OR isn't it?

Example

1. abi na my food you wan chop? Den you go clean my domot first! 2. na television you wan buy. Abi?

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acada

Definition

1. An intellectual or talks in an intelligent way. 2. A university student 3. a bookworm

Example

Allow the acada o! en think e be professor

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belle

Definition

This can be used to describe someone that is pregnant

Example

1. That woman get serious belle

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baba

Definition

This is another word for father

Example

1. I dey go see baba

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baraje

Definition

This can be used to describe something that is spoiled, wrong or bad. [Yoruba Origins]

Example

1.This man face baraje oh

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Definition

This means trouble, or husting.

Example

1. To buy can for this town na Kata kata

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una

Definition

means you guys

Example

1. Make una come chop rice

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abeg

Definition

Means Please

Example

1. Abeg come wash my car

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abu

Definition

Amadu Bello Univeristy

Example

1. You dey go ABU?

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acata

Definition

See Akata: word for African American

Example

1. man you don see that acata?

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afta

Definition

Means Afetr, or later

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1. I dey go library afta

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agbero

Definition

Labourer who carries heavy goods for a fee.

Example

1. See that Agbero

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aircon

Definition

This means airconditioner

Example

1. Abeg turn on that aircon

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akamu

Definition

Pap made from corn

Example

1. man that akamu look sweet

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alan pozzer

Definition

This is a poser

Example

1. Yinka na just Alan pozzer

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amebo

Definition

1. Gossip 2. Name of a character in a Nigerian soap opera (The village headmaster), with a penchant for gossiping.

Example

1. Chioma na Amebo

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xerox

Definition

examination or homework malpractice of copying someone's work

Example

Ada, you sabi say Lukman go fail dis class, he dey xerox my homework everytime.

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ansa

Definition

Answer

Example

1. For dat exam you get de ansa?

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vamoosh

Definition

Make hasty retreat or dissapear

Example

vamoosh from my sight before I land you one heavy blow!

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apkroko

Definition

Gossip, see: Amebo

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1. Chris na apkroko

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arrange yua sef

Definition

1. Make your own arrangements 2. Everyman to himself.

Example

1. Oga e be like say you go arrange yua sef 2. Man this one na arrange yua sef

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agbada

Definition

1. Large traditional garment usually worn by men over a shirt.

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1. Abeg bring daddy's agbada

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fashi

Definition

This means to forget or ignore

Example

1. This guy fashi dat babe

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abi na wetin

Definition

What is it?

Example

1. Leave me make I chop. Abi na wetin

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419

Definition

1. Number of th paragraph in the consitution for fraud 2. To trick, decieve

Example

1. This man won do me 419

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quench

Definition

1. Switch off

Example

1. Quench dat stove

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quick quick

Definition

quickly

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1. Abeg come ansa dis question quick quick

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rake

Definition

1. Empty boasting 2. Venting

Example

1.The guy just dey rake and e no get head 2.My mama the rake for me oh

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rake

Definition

rake describes an action, usually using one's leg to uproot another person from the ground and throw him on the floor.

Example

Emmanuel, I go rake you for field when we dey play football.

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kishi

Definition

Money

Example

1. Abeg you fit give me small kishi?

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bonz

Definition

1.To be fresh, beautiful 2. Very good

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1. Man Feyisayo is bonz oh 2. That jetta is a bonz ride

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411

Definition

Code for dog meat

Example

1. man e be like say dis 411 sweet oh

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dis

Definition

This

Example

1. Dis guy dey disturb me

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tokumbo

Definition

1. Second hand (used)

Example

1. My Oga dey drive tokumbo toyota

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rimuv

Definition

Remove

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1. Abeg rimuv that cap for your head

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remain small

Definition

1. Nearly, almost

Example

1. E remain small I for win that game

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fine boi

Definition

1. Fresh facade, trendy

Example

1. Ah uche won spoil my fine boi

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life

Definition

1. At all, not a chance, impossible

Example

1. Cj say make I give am my babe. Life!

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for where

Definition

1.sarcastic way to say Impossible, not a chance 2. see: life

Example

1. Friend: You think say Jide party go rock? You:For where

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fren

Definition

Friend

Example

1. Maryam come see my fren

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fren fren

Definition

1. favoritism, familiarity 2. see: follow follow

Example

1. I go dat party Jide just dey do fren fren for everybody

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find my trouble

Definition

1. Annoying, getting on my nerves

Example

1. Chu just dey find my trouble

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baboon

Definition

1. derogatory term, foolish person 2. The animal baboon

Example

1. You know say Chioma na baboon

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ashawo

Definition

1.prostitute 2.Loose girl

Example

1. Amaka na ashawo

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copy copy

Definition

1. unoriginal person 2. see follow follow

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1. Why you just dey copy copy

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kolo

Definition

1. Mad, crazy 2.Unbelivable

Example

1. Chris dey kolo oh 2. Man Chioma yash kolo

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shine shine

Definition

1. Glamorous, Radiant 2. Stunting

Example

1. Dat man car dey shine shine

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bobo

Definition

Trendy Guy

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1. Chey! cinthia look dat bobo

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bonga fish

Definition

1. A kind of blackened dried fish used to prepare local soups 2. Fool

Example

1. Abeg make we buy dat bonga fish 2. Musa u know say u be bonga fish abi?

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brokoto

Definition

1. Cooked cow's foot.

Example

1. Dat brokoto sweet oh

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bulala

Definition

1. Horse Whip see: koboko

Example

1. I wan go buy bulala

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koboko

Definition

1. Cane

Example

1. If i flog you wit dis koboko you go cry

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byah byah

Definition

1. Bushy beard

Example

1. O boy you don see that man byah byah

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shine shine bobo

Definition

1. Flashy, trendy guy

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1. Chinedu na shine shine bobo

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bush man

Definition

1. Unsophisticated man

Example

1. kai why you dey behave like bush man?

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raz

Definition

1. unsophisticated, local

Example

1. Ebun just dey behave raz

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mamaput

Definition

1. roadside restaurant

Example

1. Kai yinka your food sweet like that mamput food wey i like

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bukka

Definition

1. roadside restaurant see: mamaput

Example

1. I dey chop for bukka

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090

Definition

1. old name to refer to cell phones

Example

1. you fit hit me up for my 090

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knot nine knot

Definition

1. Cell phone see:090

Example

1. Man my brother dey organise me knot nine knot

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geezm

Definition

1. GSM, cellphone

Example

1. Man wayting be the name of the geezm company we you dey use?

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broda

Definition

Brother

Example

1. Chisom na my broda

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brokun

Definition

1. Broken english, pidgin english

Example

1. You dey speak brokun?

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buredi

Definition

bread

Example

1. Dat buredi dey sweet oh

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plenti plenti

Definition

1. A lot, abundant

Example

1. Dat dey plenti plenti

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zombie

Definition

Derogatory name for Soldiers originally used by Fela Anikulapko-Kuti.

Example

1. You be zombie

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jonze

Definition

To be confused to be unserious

Example

1)this guy you dey jonze oh

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waaka

Definition

walk

Example

1. Chinedu too dey waaka

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okada

Definition

Motor cycle see:machine

Example

1. I no fit climb dat okada

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machine

Definition

motor cycle see: okada

Example

1. My fada just buy new machine

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motor bike

Definition

motor cycle see: machine, okada

Example

1. You get fine motor bike oh

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malu

Definition

cow

Example

1. Dat hausa man get plenti malu

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mek

Definition

Make

Example

1. You won mek cake?

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make mouth

Definition

Boast

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1. Why chu too dey make mouth?

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mede mede

Definition

salad, foreign cuisine

Example

1. I chop plenti mede mede for that party oh

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longa throat

Definition

greedy, unsatisfied person

Example

1. Biola na longa throat

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maggi

Definition

brand of spice/seasoning popular in Nigeria

Example

1. e be like say you suppose add one more maggi

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mach

Definition

1. step on, trample upon

Example

1. Commot for road if not I go mach you

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e.

Definition

1. He 2. She

Example

1. e don come?

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e dey hard

Definition

It is rare/difficult

Example

1. e dey hard for Nigeria to beat Brazil for football

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eh eh

Definition

No, Not at all

Example

1. I ask that babe if she won follow me commot. she tell me eh eh

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eko

Definition

Lagos

Example

1. I dey go Eko next week

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e don do

Definition

It is enough

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1. every time wey i see you, you dey jest e don do

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over do

Definition

excessively do something

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1. Chinedu like to over do

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enta

Definition

Enter

Example

1. I just dey enta class

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counta

Definition

bottle cap

Example

1. I like to collect the different counta from different soft drinks

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mineral

Definition

1. Soft drinks

Example

1. Jibe abeg go buy me mineral

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eh yah

Definition

1.Sorry 2. What a pity, how touching

Example

1. Jide, eh yah

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gra-gra

Definition

1. hustling 2. violent

Example

1. Obilo too dey do gra-gra for cake 2. Dat boy to gra-gra

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cover slap

Definition

hard slap using the whole of your palm and fingers

Example

1. If I cover slap you, you no go see road.

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popsi

Definition

father see:fada, papa

Example

1. My popsi dey vex for me oh

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papa

Definition

Father, grandfather

Example

1. I dey go greet papa

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momsi

Definition

mother

Example

1. I love my momsi

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organizer

Definition

1. A host or creator of a party 2. Someone who is know for helping people out

Example

1. Man dey no go bounce of from that party I know the organizer. 2. Man make we go see shile the guy na organizer

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at all

Definition

see: for where. 1. this means no way OR not easily possible. 2. can be used as another way of saying 'no'

Example

1. At all! Afolabi no fit afford gizm phone. 2. Im ask whether I wan cook for awon boyz for dommot and I tell am at all o!

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innocent

Definition

Innocent was the name of the main character in the scary television series 'Wily wily', when he was in human form 2. Innocent is also a common name in Nigerian movies for houseboys.

Example

1. Innocent! Go buy maltina and coke for the visitors!

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habba

Definition

see ABEG. 1. relax for a moment, please, consider me 2. can be used to make someone consider of the seriousness or craziness of what he is about to do

Example

1. habba now, just put small pomade for my hand. 2. habba! You no fit jam im car because you dey angry

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pami

Definition

palm wine, which is an alcoholic drink which consists of mainly the sap from palm trees. Right when the tree is tapped, the sap is non-alcoholic, but then it is fermented and some sweeteners may be added (mainly saccharin). Usually randes from cream-color

Example

O boy, how much you dey sell this gallon of pami?

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coke

Definition

this is the short form for Coca-cola, the popular brownish-black drink.

Example

mama binta, i go take coke with my rice o, abeg make you bring am when you go kitchen again.

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zombie

Definition

stupid person, usually used in an academic context. Usually somebody who does not understand what is being taught in class, or somebody who just fails at different subject.

Example

Principal Ahmadu likes to dey flog Monday just because the boy na zombie. Im dey fail every subject he dey take.

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gallop

Definition

pot holes in the road

Example

1. Man Aba road get plenti gallop.

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jump up

Definition

1. trouser or shorts that are to small for the wearer

Example

1. Why tony always dey wear jump up?

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jack

Definition

study seriously for an exam

Example

1. i dey go jack for common entrace exam

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jeje

Definition

1.Gentle 2. Polite 3. upstanding indivigual

Example

1. Drive jeje oh 2. You go talk to oga jeje 3. Chioma na jeje person

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jjc

Definition

slang meaning Johhny just come. Used to describe someone that is new or novice to a place or situation

Example

1. Kai chinedu, you never wash plate before? you dey behave like JJC

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jaga-jaga

Definition

Haphazard

Example

1. The artist dey draw jaga-jaga

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naija

Definition

Slang name for Nigeria

Example

1. I dey go naija this summer

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kpomo

Definition

Kpomo means 'cow skin'

Example

I wan chop kpomo today o!

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passenja

Definition

the way passenger is pronounced.

Example

dis bus get only space for five passenjas. hurry enter!

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cabu-cabu

Definition

also spelled KABU KABU. This is an unregistered taxi cab operating illegally. Not painted in official taxi colours. Usually, drivers using cars for cabu cabu, upon discovery on the road are pulled out of their windows by police, or risk being flogged and

Example

Your driver Friday dey use una car for cabu cabu - when im drop of una pikin for school, on the way back, im go dey pick up passenjas.

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caff

Definition

short form for cafeteria. Usually the kind found on secondary school and university campuses

Example

b-thugs, you dey go caff? abeg, bring me maltex and puff puff when you dey come back.

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sabi

Definition

to know something or someone

Example

make you go talk to am, na you sabi am.

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flendi

Definition

Someone who is enjoying life or something.

Example

1. Ona just dey flendi for Asaba

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kata kata

Definition

trouble, hustling, situational unrest

Example

1. man to buy car for this town na kata kata

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coolu temper

Definition

1. Control your temper! 2. Title of song by Nigerian saxophonist Lagbaja.

Example

Oga, make you coolu temper. I go hurry bring your egusi now now.

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colo

Definition

to loose ones mind, become crazy

Example

Lovina don colo! The girl talk say she wan start to dey sell akamu and akara as soon as monday nack.

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cry-cry

Definition

somebody who cries too much, or easily. Usually a baby. This is used sometimes to tease babies in hope that the babies will stop crying, and most times the babies even cry louder.

Example

that una baby na cry-cry. I just commot from dommot because i for slap am.

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dat one na grammar

Definition

phrase of dismissal to show that something is not practical or too complex, or maybe just impossible.

Example

dat one na grammar, you no fit fix the gen

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danfo

Definition

used to describe an ugly bus, most of which are VW Combi buses or really old school buses that have gone through a lot - accidents, panel-beating, rusting, and more accidents.

Example

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danfo driver

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Bus driver

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dat

Definition

That

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Dat boy na buisnessman

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dabaru

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Spoil

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dash

Definition

To give a gift or bride

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dey go

Definition

kepp going

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dem

Definition

Them

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eheh

Definition

1.is that so / is that it

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egunje

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Bribe

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eye glass

Definition

spectacles

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sun shade

Definition

Sun glasses

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fap

Definition

To steal see: tap

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bros laffing

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When someone is laffing at something they dont understand in order to feel among.

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faya

Definition

Fire, cooker or stove

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garri

Definition

dried cassava flour. This is a staple food in Nigeria

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gen-gen

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exciting, on the edge

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get belle

Definition

Pregnant, big stomach

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gbosa

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Loud explosion

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gettaway

Definition

Get out.

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gism

Definition

GSM phone. see:geezm

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gi mi

Definition

Give it to me

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haus

Definition

House, home

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p-h

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short form for Port Harcourt, which is the capital of Rivers State, the southernmost state in Nigeria.

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ontop of

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a way of saying on - describing when an event will happen.

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I will be going to lag ontop of the 22nd of July.

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molue

Definition

see DANFO. This is a beat up bus, most known to be in Lagos. These buses are usually in very bad shape, but are still used for public transportation.

Example

I dey move about Ikeja in molue. No dey laugh at homeboys.

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kini

Definition

Yoruba word for 'what?' OR 'what is?'

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kini problem?

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iacon

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see AIRCON. a more extreme version of the word aircon, which is air conditioner.

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adaku, please turn on da iacon, i dey sweat.

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heart cut

Definition

To be afraid or shocked

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hold-up

Definition

Traffic jam

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how bodi

Definition

How are you

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hyper-jack

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reading/studying to much

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hold belle

Definition

This is to prevent or endure hunger

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hear word

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Obey iinstruction, listen

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how e be

Definition

how is it

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hala

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To shout at or raise your voice at someone.

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i don die

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I am finished/doomed

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igbo

Definition

Igbo is the language spoken by the igbo tribe in Nigeria

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yoruba

Definition

A tribe in Nigeria

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iaport

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Airport

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i beg

Definition

please see: Abeg

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ibeji

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Twins

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ikebe

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Bottom see:yarnsh

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yarnsh

Definition

Bottom

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yash

Definition

Bottom

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ivinin

Definition

Evening

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i dey fear

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I am afraid

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jankara

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Market in lagos, fake products

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jaguda

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crook, fraudulent person

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jo

Definition

The is the yoruba word for please

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jazz

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1. Nonsense 2. Trick

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kai-kai

Definition

Homemade gin

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kudi

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Money

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plant

Definition

a large generator, which usually supplies electricity to a big building.

Example

oya, go and turn on da plant before I miss a goal that chelsea scores.

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launch

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to use a newly bought product for the for the first time.

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No open am before me now, since i bought it I suppose launch am first.

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light

Definition

electrical power - usually coming from NEPA (see NEPA) or the PHC.

Example

Why them just dey take light, as if they no want us to watch tv.

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loki

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somebody who is not sophisticated or rash. this comes from the word LOCAL - somebody who has not been around da block or da country, to know what's really good or whats in fashion.

Example

allow the girl, she be loki thats why she just dey wear leggins

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winch

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witch. a person who does juju or black magic

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robb

Definition

a balm which is rubbed on the skin surface to take away pains. sometimes ignorant people may use it on their heads to take away headaches.

Example

please bring my robb from cupboard, make i put am for leg.

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panadol

Definition

a popular pain reliever, which is a white tablet. there is also panadol extra, which is stronger.

Example

I wan buy two panadol tablet. hurry up my head dey pain me.

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nak

Definition

1. Tell 2.Hit 3.Eat 4.What someone is wearing

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1. nak me now 2. Why you nak me for bodi laik dat now? 3. i go nak garri and egusi this afternoon by force by force 4. by the time i nak that latest homeboy shirt with the boots for front, i go be propa cream boy. 4.a see the shoe wey e nak.

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agbero

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local tout. see: Area boy

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area boy

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Local tout. very rough and uncivilized person.

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lai

Definition

Lie

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legedis benz

Definition

Derived from Mercedes Benz. This denotes someone without a car and who walks everywhere.

Example

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lepa

Definition

Skinny bony person

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lockito

Definition

Uninformed, not well traveled

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let my people go

Definition

This is when someone berely passes and exam

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like play like play

Definition

Before you knew it

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levels

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Status in society or within a group of friends.

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lap

Definition

Carry someone on your lap during a car ride

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nada

Definition

Nothing

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na wetin?

Definition

What is it this time

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na you o

Definition

Your the man

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number six

Definition

Intelligence, common sense

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nyanga

Definition

Showing off, posing

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natin spoil

Definition

No sweat, no problem

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next tomorrow

Definition

The day after tomorrow

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na fight?

Definition

Rebuff to someone being unduly aggressive.

Example

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tanda

Definition

Stand, loitering

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Jacob just tanda for outside class when school finish

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talk true

Definition

speak the truth

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tapping

Definition

Stealing

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tear shot

Definition

Kick a hot shot during a football match

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tey

Definition

Taken a long time

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tdb

Definition

Abbrv. Till Day Break. Usually used when someone is studying for an exam all night

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throway salute

Definition

Give a big shout out

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tief

Definition

Thiefe

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toast

Definition

To woo a girl, give her some player lyrics

Example

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uniport

Definition

University of port-harcourt

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uniben

Definition

University of Benin

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u.i

Definition

University of Ibadan. first University in Nigeria

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up stair

Definition

One story building

Example

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unilag

Definition

University of Lagos

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zeburudaya

Definition

Name of character in Nigerian soap Opera; The Masquerade famed for making up humorous words and phrases.

Example

1. Why you dey behave like Zeburudaya

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veks

Definition

To vex, get angry

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vex comot

Definition

Storm off in anger

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village person

Definition

Someone who hail from a village, or is unsophisticated and local

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venue

Definition

Location of a party

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face

Definition

to leave or ignore

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bros

Definition

1. Brother 2. Someonoe that is trying to feel among but is excluded from a coversation or a circle of people

Example

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dommot

Definition

house, abode

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jollof

Definition

jollof rice. this is a popular way of preparing rice, with tomato paste, crayfish, pepper, salt, and other ingredients all cooked together, giving the rice a slightly red look after preparation.

Example

I dey go Chinedu party only because en mama sabi make jollof well well

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bros fighting

Definition

When you get into/ join a fight and you dont even know what it is about.

Example

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pour eye

Definition

To check out a place or something

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cd plate

Definition

compact disc

Example

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pancake yash

Definition

Flat buttom, having no flesh and bony

Example

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why you dey fall my hand?

Definition

Used to describe a situation whereby another person tries to expose you or antagonize you.

Example

Obilo, I told her that I was twenty-fours years old only for her to tell me that you just told her I was twenty-one. Why you dey fall my hand?!

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wetin

Definition

what is

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wetin be your name?

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full ground remain

Definition

Doing well

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full ground remain

Definition

Abundant, plentiful

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throw blow

Definition

To Punch

Example

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kampe

Definition

Something that is strong, hard and durable.

Example

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paco

Definition

Broken biscuit mixed with milk and sugar into a paste. Popularized by Adesoye Colege Students.

Example

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vexation

Definition

Someone getting annoyed

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pire

Definition

pronounced (PYRAY). This is a pirated CD, usually an audio CD. This is much cheaper and available that original(see ORIGO) CDs. Pire CDs are usually produced by the well known duo, Big Boss Jiggaman, and his DJ Kev-D

Example

Omo, make you by that pire 50 cent CD, because you no get the kishi to buy origo

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origo

Definition

also spelled ORIJO. Compare to PIRE. An original CD, usually an audio CD. This one has a complete booklet, and does not have any random writings on it. Usually more expensive than PIRE cds.

Example

Festus, holla at your boy now. Hook me up with that origo beyonce cd. I wan look through the booklet well well.

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404

Definition

name given to dog meat, generally local breeds, in Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

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no meat sweet pass 404.

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nak

Definition

to have sex

Example

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mopo

Definition

mobile police

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forming

Definition

showing off and/or pretending

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this your forming done too much, abeg,

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natin spoil

Definition

No sweat, no problem, no stress, you are welcome

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Shey you don chop my rice finish, no nwa now.

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forming

Definition

Acting/pretending you are above someone or something

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mugu

Definition

rich,married old man who dates young girls and is ready to spend CASH................

Example

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yellow fever

Definition

a group of policemen/traffic wardens, who used to conduct traffic in the 1990s and earlier. Nowadays, it\'s regular policemen(dressed in black) and MOPOs(see MOPO), who conduct traffic, as well as collect bribes.

Example

Chinedu, make you hide that igbo now, we dey approach yellow fever.

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mugu

Definition

stupid person.

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rack

Definition

to fight.

Example

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galavant

Definition

working around with no cause

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chop

Definition

to eat

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jand

Definition

The united kingdom

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tata

Definition

baby

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yanga

Definition

to pose, show off

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yahoo yahoo

Definition

Frauds on the internet (yahoozee)

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koko

Definition

penis

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oga

Definition

Boss,master

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gist

Definition

to gossip, or have a serious conversation

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baffs

Definition

clothes

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wak

Definition

to eat your food with a lot vigor

Example

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trad

Definition

local traditional clothing

Example

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shine your eye

Definition

to observe things happening around u properly

Example

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juju

Definition

Black magic, or the use of evil powers to accomplish something

Example

1.O boy how Ghana win that football match? e be like say dey use juju oh

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chuku-chuku

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Spikes or sharp object

Example

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you go wound

Definition

Dangerous, harmful, not for your betterement

Example

1. If you vex me to much you go wound oh

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kai

Definition

Exclamation see: chey

Example

1. Kai! I no fit pay chinonso school fees

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chey

Definition

exclamation or sign of sympathy. Usually for something bad.

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1. Chey, I wish sey I fit chop suya now.

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yankee

Definition

United States of America

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That level with my bros when dey yankee

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quack

Definition

To tackle or trip

Example

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free me

Definition

allow me, let me be.

Example

Why you dey always shout at me now? eh? abeg free me.

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runz

Definition

In the process of wooing a girl, see: toast

Example

Man I won go runz jessica but her mouth dey smell today

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arrange yua sef

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Take care of yourself.

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acada

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Used to describe an Academic, Acadeics or Academia

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acada

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Used as a short form for Academia, Academics or an Academic

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bala

Definition

Have sexual intercourse

Example

I bala dat chick last week.

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akanchan

Definition

Stingy person.

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Kunle na real Akanchan

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straff

Definition

To have sex

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I need to straff my babe before I can sleep tonight

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jobb

Definition

To dupe, trick

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awoof

Definition

Free stuff, charity

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Jide likes awoof beer

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wafi

Definition

pidgin englise

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control

Definition

to speak to someone

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Gimme the phone, make i control bola for phone

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no be small thing o

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Its not easy

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pepper no rest

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lack of Money

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take style

Definition

Indirect manner. also see mago-mago

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true to god

Definition

I swear

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O boi my Oga no dey brush teeth, true to God.

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tune

Definition

to woo a girl. see: toast

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Man that party I go on Saturday you for see how I tune Angela, kai she don fall.

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wash

Definition

Using or celebrating a newly acquired good for the first time.

Example

1. Johnny come make we wash this your Okada with some cold mineral and chin chin.

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watch night

Definition

security guard

Example

O boi look this my watch night. The man dey sleep before me.

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whosai

Definition

never, impossible

Example

Chinwe say she come first for teh mathematics exam. Whosai

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without

Definition

Food bought in a bukka that does not have any meat in it.

Example

1. Sister joy, abeg give me amala and ewedu without

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woman lappa

Definition

When a man is easily controlled by a woman

Example

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yeye:

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Useless and senseless:Of a person or a thing.

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Which kain yeye Man de dis? Abeg, leave me with your yeye talk.

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dagbo

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Fake. Something that has been forged, falsified or done in an inappropriate way and manners.

Example

dat boy waec result na dagbo. Ateke don get dagbo visa to yankee.

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wafi

Definition

The word Wafi actually was slang developed in the 70\'s as a name for the town of Warri.

Example

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dress

Definition

to move aside, make room

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Abeg Nneka dress make i sidon

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ode

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fool

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You ode don't you know anything sef?

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for dey

Definition

FROM HERE, THERE. MEANING TO INTEND DO SOMETHING

Example

1.COME OFF FOR DEY. 2.WHERE U DEY GO? I DEY COME. 3.COME OFF FOR DEY ROAD

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na so

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IT IS SO APPROVAL OF SOMETHING

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ABI NA BE SO? NA SO!

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look for ur own life

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MEANS, WHEN SOMEONE DOESN\'T CARE ABOUT HIS LIFE

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clap for yourself

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1.BE PROUD OF YOURSELF 2.WELL DONE

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nothin de pa

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No problems!

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G1: Ol' boy, how fa? G2: Omo, nothin de pa

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ashawo

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comot

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to leave a place

Example

bros you no go comot for there before dem ring bottle for your head?

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dommot

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doorway, space through which enter or exit a house or room

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i don reach my dommot finish before i realise say i forget my key for office.

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comot

Definition

To remove; To take off

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Abeg comot dat tin jo

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ojoro

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To cheat, usually by manipulating the outcome of a certain event.

Example

Na lie, I no go gree, Mbanefo your ojoro too much.

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press

Definition

To fondle

Example

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woze (alt. spelling whoze)

Definition

1. To beat up. 2. Used to describe a very effective punch or slap.

Example

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opaks (alt. okpata)

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Nonsense

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Na who carry dis one come? Abeg no de yarn okpata for dis place.

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oshelengen

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1. To show off. (Also See Shakara)

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Your oshelengen too much

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otumokpo

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Fetish (see juju)

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Dem dom do otumokpo for Biodun

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maintain

Definition

To stay calm

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airforce 1

Definition

Flying Witch

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1. e girlfriend mama na airforce 1

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flenjo

Definition

Way of life

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Una dey flenjo for London

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tafia

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Gossip 1.(also see aproko) 2. (Ofofo) 3. (Amebo)

Example

1. You be tafia

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i wan ease my self

Definition

1. To pee

Example

Wait make i ease myself.

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mumu

Definition

Fool (Also see Ode)

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kpatakpata

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1. In conclusion. 2. Worst case senario

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1. I'll get there kpatakpata by 7 pm.

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bongo

Definition

It is a new word for Nigeria see naija. The word Bongo is derived from Bongo drums or bongos which are percussion instruments made up of two small drums attached to each other. It is also an antelope specie, found in the Western or Lowland Bongo, there are herbivorous, mostly nocturnal forest ungulate and among the largest of the African forest.

Example

I just dey come from bongo.

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gbedu

Definition

Party

Example

GBEDU dey Hexagon hotel

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bross

Definition

It can be said when talking to or talking about a person(male)

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Bros how far?, See those brosses

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wound

Definition

Injuries, sexually transmitted disease; especially HIV/AIDS

Example

Dat guy don wound for leg, Dat babe don wound dat bros.

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kpeme

Definition

It means to die

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Dat guy don kpeme

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parade

Definition

Referred to as cult group; especially in Benin City.

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Which parade u dey

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b-side

Definition

Referred to as Benin City

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I dey go B-Side

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flex

Definition

To enjoy

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fear fear

Definition

Normally used when discussing especially if someone makes a frightful statement, etc

Example

Fada dey flog late comers with koboko; o boy, u go fear fear.

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yahozee

Definition

Dance steps formed by a Nigerian artist known as Olu Maintain

Example

dem dey dance yahozee

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urbule

Definition

Roasted plantain

Example

I wan buy urbule.

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igboo

Definition

Nigerian weed

Example

The guy dey smoke igboo

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ride

Definition

Any flashy car is referred to as ride.

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Si dat guy ride.

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moto

Definition

Cars in a bad shape are often referred moto.

Example

Na moto dat guy spend e life savings go buy

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bam

Definition

Something that is good

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dat cloth is bam

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ninja bike

Definition

Power bike

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Si my ninja bike

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groove

Definition

Referred to as party, enjoyment

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Dem dey groove, groove dey club

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adro

Definition

Asylum, money paid to Asylum seekers

Example

John dey chop adro for notin less dan seven years now.

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kom kom

Definition

This is a container usually made of tin. This kind of container can be found in the packaging of tin beverges like Milo and Peak Milk

Example

1. Johnny bring that kom kom here.

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moto

Definition

This is used to refer to cars.

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counter blast

Definition

To respond or to counter attack

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blast scatter

Definition

Fire, attack or shoot with full force and no hesitation

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Chinedu just blast scatter the ball into Yinka's post

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wayo

Definition

Trickery and deception

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Kunle like to de do me wayo

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ijebu

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A tribe in Yoruba land and it can also mean someone that is stingy

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Sayo why you dey behave like Ijebu?

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koko waves

Definition

Unbrushed hair

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Oh boy see john koko waves

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pomo

Definition

Cow skin, this is usually prominent form of meat for poor people

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Abeg bring dat pomo hear I wan chop am

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no long tin

Definition

No beating around the bush

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James, wey my money? no long tin.

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press

Definition

To iron clothes

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conji

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Horny.

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tt

Definition

talking to

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solo

Definition

Beans

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Dont finish the solo

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agro

Definition

Feeling Horny

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chasis

Definition

Awesome, very nice

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Chris dat man house chasis oh

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wowo

Definition

Ugly, gone wrong

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Dat deacon v-boot just wowo

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toto

Definition

This is popularly know as the mail penis but is interchangeable with the female vagina

Example

Kai if you see thomas toto the thing long oh

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shalam

Definition

This a prostitute or a loose girl

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shnap

Definition

Dry Gin

Example

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full ground

Definition

Plenty

Example

Man this kola nut just full ground

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efizy

Definition

Showing off, having a lot of style

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Femi efizy just dey too much, nobody go see road again

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senti

Definition

Someone starts talking rubbish because they are under the influence of a high presence of food or have eaten beyond reason

Example

Anytime Patience chop two plates of rice senti go catch am

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prack

Definition

To have sexual intercourse

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O boy, i won prack dat girl bad bad!!

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chyke

Definition

To woo someone of the opposite sex

Example

Obi dey chyke me

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ak

Definition

The Police, Policeman

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Oh boy, no be small thing oh! as AK just show all men bail

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oye

Definition

aircondition or cool environment/air

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The oye for this car na die

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give am belle

Definition

1) to add volume or to increase the volume of an audio or visual equipment 2) to impregnate

Example

1)Azubike dis song na die oh! abeg give am belle sharp sharp 2) i won give am belle before she shun my side

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ole

Definition

A thief, armed robber

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See ole oh!

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mess

Definition

to fart or pollute the air

Example

na who mess here?

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mellow

Definition

to calm down, or take it easy

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dry

Definition

Means not funny or not inseresting

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Dis song is dry, What kind dry joke be dat

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wund

Definition

To get hurt or to hurt someone see: wound

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Jeremy i go wund you oh

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sweet

Definition

Candy

Example

Johnny got buy me any type of sweet wey mama kunle get for shop

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megaurd

Definition

Security officer. usually a watches and opens the gate of a house

Example

My megaurd always dey sleep when person dey for gate

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nylon

Definition

plastic bag. The kind usually given customers in super markets after good have been bought

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Sarah always like to tief my nylon

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water proof

Definition

plastic bags.

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fight karat

Definition

To fight using martial arts

Example

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palava

Definition

means problem

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Wetin be your palava? ehn

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welu welu

Definition

a word to emphasize how good something is

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I dey enjoy dis food welu welu

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talkative

Definition

Someone who talks too much

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bend down

Definition

A form of second hand attire

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kata

Definition

mucus, from someone\'s nose

Example

Ugonna dey sick, kata just full his face

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bisko

Definition

Biscuit

Example

O boi I dey hunger seriously. Abeg give me five Naira make I go buy biscuit

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Definition

Mean that you are a White man or not nigerian or a black person with lighter skin

Example

See dis Oyibo man Emeka be oyibo Bola 2 dey talk like oyibo

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oyibo

Definition

Means that you are a White man or you are not nigerian or a black person with lighter skin

Example

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Definition

Same as word below

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shege

Definition

pronounce \'Shay-gay\' is a swear word

Example

Take Shege!, Shege! you idiot

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Definition

An Hausa name which can refer Hausa men, mallams or muslims

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mallam

Definition

someetimes means an hausa person or a muslim

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kata

Definition

wow

Example

looking great

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grammar

Definition

something that is confusing in general. Usually means the person doesn\'t even want to hear any more of it

Example

that one you dey talk na grammar, I go still do wetin I wan do

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maga

Definition

really messed up

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my guy na so you maga since you lose your job

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vexation

Definition

provoke

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ade see you de provoke man peken

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tear race

Definition

To run at full force

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form vex

Definition

To get annoyed or angry at a person or situation

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expo

Definition

Illegal access to a test or exam

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throway blow

Definition

To punch or hit someone your fist

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kampke

Definition

Strong, Sufficient

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ajebo

Definition

Someone who is was born with a silver spoon in their mouth or who is poilt and has not experienced the harshness of life

Example

Amarachi na ajebo, you no see as she chop eba

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ajebutter

Definition

Someone who is was born with a silver spoon in their mouth or who is spoilt and has not experienced the harshness of life

Example

If you go Loyola Jesuit na only ajebutter full that school

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maga

Definition

big fool

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o boy i don find maga wey i for mugu

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makossa

Definition

Do not bring your problems over to my area and spoil my joy--sort of

Example

i just dey my own kampe why u won use ur makossa spoil my blues?

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veks

Definition

when a person\'s breath stinks

Example

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chop-beans

Definition

to be pregnant

Example

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how far

Definition

an informal greeting or enquiry about the out come an event.

Example

bros, how far?

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achaba

Definition

Motorcycle for public transport, usually spoken in northern Nigeria. see: machine

Example

If you wan reach there quick quick no enter cab, climb achaba.

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four-forty

Definition

Originated from a famous Nigerian soap Opera; \"The Masquerade\" famed for making up humorous words and phrases. Meaning; to run for your life or to run helter-skelter.

Example

If ak come eh, you go see how dis area-boyz go run four-forty.

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lemb

Definition

To eat.

Example

1. Guy, I wan go lemb, my belle dey empty.

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wak

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paroles

Definition

1. Movement 2. Man/woman one is seeing or intends to see

Example

1. Ol'boy, I don tire for this unnecessary paroles. 2. U see that girl? Na layi new paroles be that oh!!

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blues

Definition

Joy, Happiness

Example

No use your makossa spoil my blues

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upon say

Definition

means: added to the fact that

Example

the guy still beat me upon say i no well

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waya

Definition

seriously wanting or needing food or such feeling. having a strong wish or desire.

Example

Abeg do quick make we commot for here, hunger dey waya me for hia oh!

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lash

Definition

to have sex

Example

My guy! You dey lash babe? Yhh, but she dey carry pancake n'yash

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lette

Definition

noun; food, verb; to eat food

Example

Abeg, u get lette for house? Ol boy, i wan go lette for Ddbanj house.

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shandy

Definition

Twenty naira note

Example

Give me two shandy for dia.

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chai!

Definition

Usually exclamation, used to express grief, surprise, disappointment and anger, e.t.c see also choi

Example

Chai! Dem don chop our money oooo...

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kognomi

Definition

word used to describe love potion usually ingested as solid or liquid food

Example

dapo dey love up like person wey chop kognomi.

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blocos

Definition

This word refers to the male genitalia, specifically the scrotum balls.

Example

Drogba fire Okocha shot for blocos.

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manya

Definition

to get drunk/intoxicated on drugs or alchohol

Example

I give Kola beer, so tey e start to dey manya

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house boy

Definition

male servant or house keeper

Example

e be like sey you dey treat your house boy well oh, see as he fat

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house girl

Definition

House keeper, nanny

Example

I just move to a new big house so I dey look for new house girl

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driver

Definition

some who is hired to drive a person/family around, chauffeur

Example

Tell your driver to go to chinyere's house to pick my wrapper

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gate man

Definition

Someone that is payed to stand at the gate of a house to let people in and out. A guard.

Example

Ebere's gate man likes to waste time in opening the gate

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tumbler

Definition

Cup or mug made out of glass

Example

I only dey drink coke from tumbler

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tufiakwa

Definition

Negative response to a comment, God forbid

Example

James: Imagine thief come to this house Kate: Tufiakwa! why you dey talk this kind tin

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nepa

Definition

Officially the National Electric Power Electric Power Authority, presence of electricity

Example

Kemi off the tv nepa don take light

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packer

Definition

A dust pan, shovel like utensil where dust is swept into for removal

Example

Ibrahim abeg bring that packer here make I sweep the palour

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officer

Definition

Policeman or member of some law enforcement body

Example

Jide hide that knockout one officer dey come

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knockout

Definition

Popular fireworks

Example

I dey go buy knockout for christmas

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banga

Definition

fireworks

Example

Every sunday when I go church I dey see Junior dey throw banga

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crase

Definition

1. mentally unbalanced, 2. acting out of the norm

Example

1. bros e be like sey u don dey crase ni!!, 2. no mind am, na crase dey worry am....

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kawa

Definition

runaway, leave quickly, hastily

Example

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yawa

Definition

problem, get into trouble usually with the law or someone closely related.

Example

1. guy howfa with that tin na? omoh Yawa don gas oo.... 2. if dem no wan make we sing, YAWA go gassi oo!!

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hail

Definition

form og greeting when u walk into a room filled with people or a person for instance, sign of courtesy...

Example

1. bros i hail oo!, na me hail pass...... 2. see as u pass u no hail chukwudi.

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suckaway

Definition

Sewage, waste disposal system in residential areas

Example

My toilet no dey flush well because my suckaway don full

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na beanz

Definition

Used to describe something that is not easy

Example

1. Chidi: Tunde were you able to get that girl's phone number. Tunde: Na beanz?

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jam

Definition

Collide, motor accident

Example

That mad man just jam my moto

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home video

Definition

Locally made Nigerian Films

Example

I dey watch home video pass american movies

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nollywood

Definition

Name of Nigerian movie industry

Example

Man all those new Nollywood movies hot oh

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chaf

Definition

Smoking

Example

Jide don spoil finish, now he like to dey chaf

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ajayi

Definition

An overachiever or someone that works excessively to impress the authority

Example

Jide, why you always like to do ajayi?

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itk

Definition

An abbreviation for I Too Know, which is somone who believes he/she has the answers to everything and imposes his/her opinion on everyone around them

Example

James na ITK he no dey allow me talk when teacher ask question for class

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cak

Definition

to where clothes, usually to dress up for an ocassion or function

Example

Yusuf dey cak that his blue shirt for my party

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suya

Definition

Very hot and spicy meat roasted on wooden skewers

Example

Patience go buy me 250 Naira Suya

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give am

Definition

Give it to him/her, retaliate

Example

1.When you see Musa give am that maths textbook 2. When John slap Musa I shout give am

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ghana must go

Definition

Large plastic bags used to transport items of interest from one place to another

Example

That Mallam dey pack all his money for ghana must go

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baff

Definition

Bath, The process of cleaning ones self. Could be a shower or bath

Example

Abeg go baff you dey smell

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parti

Definition

Party

Example

I dey go parti this saturday

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dia

Definition

Their

Example

Dia shirt is blue

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no shaking

Definition

No problem

Example

You need my car? No shaking I go organise you.

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carry and go

Definition

a chant sang to a person caught stealing

Example

'thief,ole, carry and go!'

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arrow

Definition

a very daft and stupid person

Example

look at this arrow

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kwav

Definition

to whine; grind

Example

i kwaved dat girl last night o

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shari

Definition

Forget about something

Example

Guy abeg shari that babe

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code

Definition

To lie (lying)

Example

Because you no won make i follow you go,you con they code me.

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chickala

Definition

A beautiful,sexy girl

Example

Omo guy see this chickala

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carton

Definition

Cardboard box of any form

Example

A beg bring that carton I won pack this television

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gree

Definition

Agree

Example

Etim, you no gree talk?

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how na

Definition

How are you!

Example

Ozioma, how na?

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puff puff

Definition

popular bread-like snack made from dough. It is usually little round balls.

Example

Oh boy i dey hungry. Since morning na only puff puff i don chop.

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kpash

Definition

nonsense: An adjective used to explain when someone is not making sense

Example

Every time I ask Kunle how was he day, he always yarns kpash

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flog

Definition

This is to beat someone with a cane as a form of corporal punishment

Example

Zainab if you no shut up now I go flog you

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shebi

Definition

You agree? seeking approval.

Example

That girl is really pretty shebi?

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obstacle

Definition

meat in food

Example

mama why you give me soup with no obstacle.

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411

Definition

new gossip; plans

Example

girls wats the 411 for this week?

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naw

Definition

adding emphasis to a statement

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abeg do it naw.

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sha

Definition

anyway; like that

Example

1) Make we just do am sha. 2) The girl na mumu sha. 3) Sha sha, na so the guy just leave me there o.

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keke napep

Definition

commercial tricycle used widely in cities

Example

Una go carry keke napep reach dat side abi?

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sidon

Definition

to sit down

Example

Abeg go sidon jo.

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tumba

Definition

To hit something very hard

Example

Oboy! tumba that shot and score that goal. Omo as john near the post na so e tumba one kind heavy shot come score the goal

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confirmed

Definition

see correct 1. something or someone with a good reputation

Example

1. Make una no laugh at oga o, na confirmed guy 2. Mama Ibeji's bukka na confimed place.

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correct

Definition

A way of expressing something is good

Example

Clement come visit me yesterday. His BMW correct.

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woggly

Definition

wowo + Ugly = Woggly

Example

1.)Adim, se u no sai P.Man woggly 2.)P.Woman, U woggly oh!!

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iya basira

Definition

Nickname for local food joints. The word originates from Styl Plus song(Iya Basira). Iya basira joints are popularly known for spicing up their dishes with \'\'toto\'\' water, but still, some of us cannot resist!!:D

Example

Na Obilo dey control all the Iyabasira joints 4 town o!!

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gbadun

Definition

To really like or enjoy.

Example

I gbadun the way Super Eagles dey play recently.

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borrow pose

Definition

Showing off with stuff that is not yours.

Example

Chidi dey use chinedu car borrow pose

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carry

Definition

Word used to define how powerful a generator is in terms powering appliances.

Example

Mehn, that agberos generator is fake. It no fit carry ordinary small fridge.

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gen

Definition

Shortened version of the word *Generator*

Example

Abeg, Opotoqui, on that Gen!

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minerals

Definition

Soft drinks packaged in 35cl glass bottles.

Example

That Memunate girl dey chop too much, the other day she downed like half a crate of minerals in one day chai!

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chance

Definition

Cheating someone.

Example

Please arrange yourself to the back of the queue and stop trying to chance me.

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file

Definition

To allow someone or something to be.

Example

The babe still no dey gree for after one year. Just file jo.

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kokolette

Definition

Refers to a female partner, mostly of a sexual nature

Example

I get plenty plenty kokolettes.

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shalams

Definition

1)Prostitute 2) Loose and random girl

Example

The poor guy doesnt know his girlfriend is a shalams.

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dulling

Definition

Your bored or something is boring

Example

Man that my oga's presentation is dulling

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spray

Definition

To shower guests dancing at a function such as a wedding with money.

Example

Dotun thinks he is now an Abuja Big Boy because he only sprays one thousand naira notes.

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steez

Definition

stuff

Example

You see the steez wey mallam bring my wedding, the guy head no correct.

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sturv

Definition

stuff

Example

Kunle check out that sturvs, it looks pretty cool.

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quench

Definition

put out, put an end to something/someone

Example

1) The fire people have quenched the fire 2)oh boy you are provoking me,i will quench you oh!

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tro-way

Definition

to dipsose of something/ toss something

Example

1)I was tired of eating your soup,so i tro-way am. 2)why you dey shout,nah your shoe i tro-way?

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oyo

Definition

On Your Own

Example

Omo na OYO for all man o It is OYO when we go an buy drinks

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kasala

Definition

Big trouble

Example

Guy Kasala dan bust.

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scrobo

Definition

A known and confirmed promiscuous woman who has performed sexual favours to several men for free A female in the neighborhood known to have had sex with several men for free A loose female willing to give up sex at any time and any where

Example

Ol boy dat girl na scrobo Guy the chick no be wifey material, na scrobo

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kpanda

Definition

Spoilt, inferior

Example

See the kpanda shoe wey chinedu carry dey pose

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faf

Definition

To Laze about

Example

Seun is always fafing on facebook at work.

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abeg

Definition

Abeg: to excuse one or pledging for forgiveness or to give order to somebody

Example

To excuse: Abeg I no go fit come for dat day Forgiveness:abeg make you no wex for me o Order:Abeg make una pay una moni

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get belle

Definition

Get Belle: to be fat or drinking to much alcohol or malnutrition sickness

Example

Fat: fat person get big belle Drinking: tombo don make am get belle Malnutration: dat man dey suffer for big belle sickness

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lift

Definition

Elevator or Escalator

Example

Oh boy, the first time I enter lift I just dey fear as the thing dey carry me go.

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kpash

Definition

Kpash this is not a pidgin word there is nothing like that, maybe its a personal created word for someone who just want its word. This is not a Pidgin English because no mixture of english or local langauges.

Example

no explaination or example for such word this is not a Pidgin Word

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tro-way

Definition

right way of writing Tro way : to greet, show emotions, to disagree

Example

To Greet: I tro way salut o... Show emotions: as di man jus dey look me bad naim i jus tro way mai face To Disagree:as di man dey talk im own na so i dey tro way mai own talk too

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lakpa

Definition

Deny, refuse

Example

Wen I ask dat girl to dance she lakpa me

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shun

Definition

Ignore

Example

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wonderfullous

Definition

Wonderful

Example

This soup mama Jide cook is wonderfullous

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fa

Definition

It is a form of exclamation

Example

That dog chop all my meat fa!

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shwo

Definition

seriously? (surprised)

Example

Nneka: I dey buy BMW tomorrow James: Shwo!

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cream boy

Definition

A guy who is a show-off. Somebody who likes to show off clothes, money, etc.

Example

Afoke dey dress like cream boy o! See the kind jacket bobo dey rock.

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bobo

Definition

Boy

Example

Bobo no get sense, na why im dey cross road anyhow.

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baff up

Definition

Dress up, especially in flashy clothes.

Example

Goonz, make we baff up and then jam that club.

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get am

Definition

1. To own something 2. To be the person of the moment, probably after doing something praise-worthy

Example

1. To own something : Make you no touch that cup, na me get am. 2. Folarin, na you get am!

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belle full

Definition

Full, from eating to your heart\'s content. Not able to eat more.

Example

Aunty Binta, e be like say I go soon sleep o, because I don belle full.

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well well

Definition

Properly,totally or completely.

Example

This shirt dey fit me well well. Make I buy am.

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holy holy

Definition

To act in a righteous way, especially in an overdone way. Self-righteous.

Example

Everytime Nkechi dey come back from sunday school, she dey do holy holy.

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baz

Definition

To smoke. Usually a cigarette or marijuana.

Example

Awon homeboiz just dey baz like there's no tommorow.

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abk

Definition

Is a Slang for the city of \"Abeokuta\"... In Ogun State Nigeria

Example

Bolanle Where u Dey? I Dey for ABK O!!

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kool tempa

Definition

It simply Means: Calm Down!!! TAke it Easy!

Example

Bobo! Kool Tempa Now

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omoge

Definition

Slang used to any Fine/Pretty/Cute Girl/Lady/Woman...\"Female\" Basically.

Example

Omoge!!! How You Dey?

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poshey

Definition

Hissing..To Hiss

Example

All you do when you see something you don't like is Poshey!!!

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mami water

Definition

Pronounced: MAMI WATA.....Spirits of the Water...Like a Mermaid. At most times they\'re females.

Example

Your child be Mami Wata O!!!

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ashewo

Definition

Prostitute,Slut,Whore..And sometimes the word is used if you flirt alot

Example

You see that Girl...She be Ashewo O!! I always dey see her for Allen Ave.

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lailai

Definition

Yoruba word for NEVER!

Example

I Can't go back there tonight O!! Lailai!!

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padi

Definition

Good Friend! ;Homeboy, Homegirl; Bestfriend etc

Example

You see Wunmi. Don't talk about her at all! At All O! She's my Padi men

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sham-sham

Definition

Quick! ;Doing something quickly. Without wasting Time

Example

This girl you're Way too Slow! Make you shey Sham-Sham now.

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yarn

Definition

To Say; Talk

Example

Wetin you Yarn?....Meaning ........What are you saying?

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sho bele

Definition

Phrase used to describe a half-top usually worn by women

Example

Adim, you been see dat girl wey dey wear the sho belle?

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mescagizing

Definition

Messing up and not behaving as expected

Example

George Bush has been mescagizing for the past 8 years.

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chairman

Definition

Term used to describe a guy.

Example

Chairman, are you in London yet?

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pata

Definition

Means...Underwear; Panties; Yoruba Word for: Panties

Example

Chai!! Your Pata is visible in this your lil outfit o....

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no bi?

Definition

is it not?

Example

no bi true?

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pikin

Definition

she get pinkin?

Example

Does she have a child?

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sotey

Definition

really long; For an extended period of time

Example

I dey yarn baba Kunle office gist sotey he come dey sleep for chair.

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okpeke

Definition

Name for a lustful, flirty girl. A pert girl. A wanton girl

Example

See how dat okpeke dey shake her nyash. I go like talk to dat okpeke ooo.

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shingke

Definition

Name for edible female termites/ant that are bigger than normal ones. Usually seen at night after long sommer rains.

Example

Mama you fit fry dis shinke for me. Kai, dis shinke sweet ooo.

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nyash

Definition

bottom; back side

Example

Dis girl any time you want something you go come dey shake nyash, abegi! See your nyash

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j-town

Definition

The capital city of Plateau state in central Nigeria. Jos

Example

Oo boi J-town cold for hamatan. Bobs, I just dey come from J-town

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bobs

Definition

Rather formal for Bros; Brother; Guy; Bobo; Ol boi or other exclamation.

Example

Bobs, how you dey?, Bobs, no be small thing.

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tum-tum belle

Definition

Big rounded belly. Bier belly

Example

See your tum-tum belle like cooking pot.

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hala

Definition

To call back, on phone

Example

Abeg, hala me when you reach dia.

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spoot up

Definition

Dress up smartly. Looking flashy.

Example

Emeka spoot up seriously for him sister wedding. Dat guy too dey spoot up, he no get control.

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worri

Definition

disturb, to disturb so; to be a worry to so, to have sorrow, to worry.

Example

Abeg, no worri me! go sit down one place. No worri me before I vex here. Jide too dey worri himself about simple simple things. Abeg no worri yourself now, him go come back tomorrow.

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zink

Definition

roof. roofing sheets from sheet-metal. common on nigerian roof tops.

Example

many poor people dey build dia haus with zink. Some people toilet na only zink.

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enamel

Definition

a bucket, made from enamels.

Example

Carry dat enamel go fetch me water. Kai, my enamel don break.

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locker

Definition

school desk with shelves, usually with an opening to keep books in.

Example

Some schools no get locker for classroom. Lock your locker before dem tiff your book.

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biro

Definition

From the well known producer of ball point pens; Bic: biro

Example

Oga abeg you get biro, make I carry write something?

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soda-soap

Definition

From washing soda/sodium carbonat: locally made for domestic use and is generally white/pure with no colour additives.

Example

Ike, abeg gi mi dat soda-soap, wan wash clot.

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kro-kro

Definition

rash

Example

Bomboi! No play with dat dirty dog, e go give you kro-kro. If you no baff you go catch kro-kro

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koro-koro

Definition

see kro-kro.

Example

Some people dey talk sey soda-soap dey gi dem koro-koro.

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legz

Definition

Shoe.

Example

Bobs, dis legz no size me, you get another one.

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ogogoro

Definition

schnaps also schnapps; shot

Example

To much ogogoro dey make person kolo.

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shot

Definition

kai-kai, ogogoro: schnaps also schnapps; shot

Example

Madam, abeg gi mi two shot dia!

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fonne

Definition

Slang; phonetic, usually of american or british style.

Example

Only one week Uche go yankee, e one come start to de blow fonne for hia: See'n eye.

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tumble

Definition

somersault, roll over

Example

see as junior tumble when moto jam am.

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prick

Definition

the privat part of a male. penis

Example

see your prick!

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joint

Definition

a public house where alcholic drings are sold and consumed. a local pub; a bar; a café.

Example

if Ike close work like dis, him go first go joint shak two shuts of ogogoro befor him reach house.

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shak

Definition

to drink. especially alcohol.

Example

kai, for dat parti we shak pami well well ooo, sotey papa bom-boi begin dance brake dance.

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k-d

Definition

federal state in Nigeria: Kaduna; [abbr.]

Example

chairman just call me from K-D.

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kpako

Definition

from hausa meaning \"wood\". informal: vain; fool; useless; dead.

Example

abeg, fashi dat yans, na kpako!

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you chop witch?

Definition

Are you a witchcraft ?

Example

Why are you behaving like a witchcraft ?

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abeg fly

Definition

Leave my face immediately.

Example

I want you out of here immediately.

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your father yansh

Definition

Your father ass

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gbolaa

Definition

It means big dick

Example

See my gbolaa . . . Take a look at my big dick

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bobie

Definition

big breast for a woman, striking breast

Example

you see cossy bobie yesterday? that girl baff no cover her bobie wella

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chop wowo lick plate

Definition

used to describe someone who is very ugly. it\'s a pidgin equivalent of \"hit by the ugly stick\"

Example

that girl chop wowo lick plate

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gorimapa

Definition

completely shaved head.

Example

why you go barb gorimapa?

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barb

Definition

cutting or shaving ones hair. usually refers specifically to cutting with clippers, as opposed to trimming with scissors.

Example

i dey go barb my hair

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barbing salon

Definition

barber\'s shop

Example

i dey go barbing salon

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fit

Definition

it is used to suggest the ability to do something.

Example

abeg, you fit help me? (means: please, can you help me? i no fit talk (i can not talk)

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knicker

Definition

knee-length (or shorter) trousers. also called \'short knicker\'

Example

his knicker is dirty

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bin

Definition

pidgin word which is used in different ways to indicate that a verb is in the past tense.

Example

i bin go school. (i went to school) i bin dey go school. (i was going to school) i bin don go school. (i had gone to school)

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orobo

Definition

a big/fat person

Example

orobo, abeg move your yansh make i pass

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orobo coke/fanta/pepsi

Definition

50cl or 1L bottles of coca cola, fanta, pepsi or other soft drinks. anything bigger than the original 35cl bottles.

Example

madam, gimme 1 orobo coke.

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konk

Definition

using the knuckles to hit someone on the head.

Example

no konk my pikin again

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botty

Definition

trendy version of ajebutter. refers to someone who has been over-pampered. someone from a wealthy family.

Example

that girl na real botty, she no sabi wash plate

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botty

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boku

Definition

plenty, surplus

Example

food boku for that party wey i go last night

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old mama youngie

Definition

older women who dress much younger than their ages. women who try to appear young by using too much make-up or wearing skimpy clothes.

Example

see this old mama youngie, im body don wrinkle

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hammer

Definition

to make a lot of money; become rich quite suddenly.

Example

i hear say you don get job for Chevron, bros, you don hammer!

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sabi sabi

Definition

someone who behaves as if he/she knows everything. someone who is too forward.

Example

Mike na sabi sabi, before teacher ask question finish im go answer

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too know

Definition

someone who is too forward. someone who behaves like he/she knows everything.

Example

you're such a too know, you always want to be noticed

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aproko

Definition

someone who pokes his/her nose into other people\'s affairs.

Example

aproko, mind your business.

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bathroom slippers

Definition

rubber flip-flops. they are sometimes worn while bathing in general bathrooms (e.g. boarding school) which have no bath tubs.

Example

i can't find my bathroom slippers

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quanta

Definition

trouble, problem

Example

see me see quanta i don enter quanta with my papa

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cra-fish

Definition

local way of pronouncing crayfish.

Example

no put crafish for the soup

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burnt rep

Definition

short for \'burnt reputation\'. used to mean that one has been disgraced, or ones reputation has been lowered.

Example

why you wear this kind cloth come party, you don burn your rep be that

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meruwa

Definition

mallams (hausa/northern men) who sell water in jerrycans. they are a common sight in lagos, particularly in places that lack proper water supply. they arrange about 10 jerrycans of water in a wheelbarrow and push it around the streets.

Example

i no get water for house, abeg if you see meruwa call am for me

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dodo

Definition

fried plantain (ripe plantain only)

Example

i dey go chop beans and dodo for mamaput

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kpekere

Definition

yoruba name for fried unripe plantain. this is a snack. in lagos it is sold mostly by roadside vendors.

Example

how much is your kpekere?

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boli

Definition

roasted plantain. it\'s a popular snack eaten with groundnut or hot oil.

Example

e don tey since i chop boli

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nfa

Definition

No Future Ambition - A jobless person

Example

That Bros na NFA o!

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shot

Definition

kparaga

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fap

Definition

Fap person:fapper , Fapping , a system of stealing , usually carried out by 10 to 14 year old\'s , usually takes place in schools and boarding houses

Example

ol boy dat guy don fap my money oooh

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ole

Definition

1.a thief in yoruba 2.a word shouted in markets when a thief is caught 3.a song by sound sultan

Example

1.ahh ole ni e 2.ole ole he don steal my garri oooh 3. e ba mi ki gbe ole

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mumu

Definition

when u are at a friends house u want to eat. what is there to eat.

Example

u say i go chop. u say whtin dey for chop.

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mofty

Definition

Casual wear. Usually used when students in uniform are allowed to wear clothes of their choice. The clothes are referred to as mofty

Example

Tomorrow na socials dem I go wear my best mofty

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boy yoyo

Definition

A poser. Guy that is trendy, hip and likes to show off

Example

Me and Amarachi go one restaurant you for see this boy yoyo wey we see.

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compound

Definition

Land surrounding a fenced house/houses

Example

Jide fada get money. Their compound big well well

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habba

Definition

Exclamation of exasperation or disappointment; entreaty for the other person to be reasonable - similar to: \'for crying out loud!\'

Example

So just because I no give you biscuit you dey vex? Habba! Meaning - Are you cross just because I didn't give you some biscuits? For crying out loud!

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as in

Definition

Expression used to ask for clarification; literally, \'Meaning what?\' Can also be used in a sarcastic way to illustrate how unfeasible a request is.

Example

A: Ol boy that one no fit happen. B: As in wetin now? A: Her shakara too much and me sef I no get time.

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liver

Definition

Courage, audacity: \'to have liver\' means to be brave, often in a foolhardy way.

Example

Ol boy, you want scale that 10m fence? You have liver oh!

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erema

Definition

a very pretty lady.

Example

o boy yu see dat erema, guy she too much

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bukka

Definition

Bukka is a Yoruba word meaning \"cut it fast\" its is later used for road side restaurants which is made for traders and the road user who just want to eat something made faster like fast foods.

Example

for dat bukka dem food dey sweet pass ani tin

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felele

Definition

Not stable, can easily be swayed

Example

For Christmas my mama buy me one felele phone

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tear rubber

Definition

Brand new car

Example

Chinyere husband just buy am tear rubber

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keli

Definition

abuse

Example

your keli there!

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manchester

Definition

to feel horny

Example

omo men,manchester they catch me seriously

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jambite

Definition

somebody that just got admitted into university.

Example

Men see how jambites jus full campus.

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maskaform

Definition

To misbehave.

Example

My guy arrange yasef, why you jus dey maskaform anyhow?

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ringtone

Definition

The sounds a girl makes in bed

Example

9ice - Party Rider

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maja

Definition

To harass, intimidate, cow someone down or put fear in some one

Example

If I maja you ehn! The guy maja me, no be small.

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ewu

Definition

Goat

Example

You be real ewu (i.e. You are really stupid/foolish) Ewu of no caliber (i.e, its bad enough that you are a foolish/a goat, but what makes it worse is that, as fools go, you are the lowest of the low or even fail to rank) Ewucanbeer

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anuofia

Definition

Wild animal

Example

May your road be rough. Anuofia!!! God punish you. Anuofia!!

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anumanu

Definition

Animal

Example

Anumanu like you! (Animal like you. That is, you are an animal) Anumanu looking heifer!

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kuja

Definition

To be startled or frightened

Example

The thing kuja me, man! (The thing frightened me, man!) I kujad ( I jumped or was startled)

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kowatiate

Definition

To explain or expand on something. A play on the English word, \"expatiate\". Kowa means, to tell/explain something

Example

Abeg, kowatiate (Please, expatiate)

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onye oshi

Definition

Thief

Example

Onye oshi! Onye oshi! Catch am! (Thief! Thief! catch am/stop him or her)

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banga

Definition

Palm oil, or palm oil soup

Example

take banga at food is ready

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blow

Definition

speak, talk

Example

Wetin bi dis? Di oyibo blow Nija pidgin!

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crash

Definition

to sleep

Example

I wan go crash, i don tire

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wen

Definition

when

Example

wen i reach there i go call you

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hammer

Definition

have a sex

Example

I hammer that girl no be small

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waka

Definition

walk away

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i go soon waka from here

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oyinbo

Definition

white people

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see that oyinbo for there

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dudu

Definition

black

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all this dudu for here dey bubble

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9ja

Definition

Nigeria

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I come from 9ja, where you come from?

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yawa go gas

Definition

There will be problem

Example

if u no take ur time, yawa go gas for here.

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obodo matress

Definition

Use to describe traveling abroad. espcially Canada where all the amenities are readily available

Example

This place na obodo matress, you no need to bring anything come.

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lekpa

Definition

A thin/slider person

Example

see that lekpa for there, na you dey with this orobo

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kpuvie

Definition

a female Virginia, pussy spoken around the edo and delta area.

Example

oboi that chika kpuvie sweet no be small

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chika

Definition

a girl or babe

Example

omo that chika fine no be small

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olodo

Definition

a very dull person

Example

dat boi na olodo, e no sabi write e papa name sef

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awoko

Definition

Staying up late a night till day break.

Example

I wan do awoko till i finish this yeye book

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carton

Definition

Empty head. not well informed

Example

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yab

Definition

To make fun of someone, diss.

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why u dey yab the poor boi

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fashie

Definition

forget or ignore something or someone.

Example

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olokpa

Definition

police officer

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olokpa dey come, make we comot for here

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kata-kata

Definition

To cause commotion

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effizzie

Definition

Effizzie simply means style

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Man you get too much effizzie: This means man you've got too much style

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akara

Definition

Fried cake made out of mashed black eyed peas.

Example

I want chop akara:

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shayo

Definition

1. Intoxicating drinks such as beers, whisky, gin e.t.c 2. Shayo could also mean being drunk

Example

1.shayo don finish means alcohol is finished 2. Man i don shayo means man i'm drunk

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nothing do you

Definition

Nothing do you means i\'ve got your back. Nothing do you could also mean there\'s nothing wrong with you.

Example

Tell willydee say nothing do am The above sentence means tell willydee that i've got his back. Or Tell willydee that there is nothing wrong with him.

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e no easy

Definition

E no easy simply means its not easy

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E no easy to be a man = Its not easy to be a man

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e

Definition

E simply means it\'s

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dub

Definition

To copy

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nack

Definition

To hit,slam or to make love to

Example

John nack peter for ground when dem dey fight means john slammed peter to the ground during their fight. My guy, i don finally nack mary ooo means my friend!, i've finally made love to mary

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yansh

Definition

Ass or buttocks

Example

This girl no get yansh means this girl's ass is flat

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orkrika

Definition

Fairly used clothes or second handed clothes

Example

na so so orkrika mary dey wear means mary wears fairly used clothes all the time

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aba made

Definition

aba made denotes anything fake from watches, shoes, sunglasses or clothes

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chinco

Definition

Chinese or a chinese individual

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chinco land

Definition

China

Example

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mama put

Definition

Local restaurant often found on the street corners. They are cheaper than proper restaurants.

Example

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jaa

Definition

To leave; especially when it happens in a short period of time

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John don jaa means john has left

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jaa

Definition

To leave; especially when it happens in a short period of time

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John don jaa means john has left

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koko

Definition

fact or the truth

Example

come make i tell you the koko means come let me tell you the fact.

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wetin dey

Definition

wetin dey literally means whats up?

Example

omo wetin dey? means whats up man

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pickin

Definition

An infant or a little baby.

Example

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jive

Definition

Car

Example

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caban

Definition

House. A place where one lives.

Example

Omo where you caban dey? means man where's your house located at?

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arangee

Definition

same as word arranged

Example

you sister don do arrangee marriage means your sister has gone into a contract marriage or an arranged marriage.

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oluwole

Definition

Fake items especially documents

Example

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iyawo

Definition

A word from yoruba language which means wife.

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my iyawo don leave me means my wife has left me

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pepper soup

Definition

A very spicy soup consisting of mainly goat, cow or chicken intestine.

Example

Make we go chop pepper soup for mama ngozi restaurant means lets go to mama ngozi's restaurant for some pepper soup

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i no no

Definition

simply means i don\'t know

Example

Q.Wetin dey happen? Ans. i no no means whats happening? i don't know.

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come chop

Definition

Come dine or eat

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Come chop with me means come dine or eat with me

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i no well

Definition

I\'m sick

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I no well so i no dey go work today means i'm sick so i'm not going to work today

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show

Definition

come or meet up with someone

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john no go show tonight means john is not coming tonight

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hia

Definition

Here

Example

come hia means come here

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alarm

Definition

hunger

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my guy, alarm dey fire me hia means my man, i'm starving right now

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relate

Definition

To talk or to communicate

Example

Omo make we relate means man, lets talk or have a talk.

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craze

Definition

having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind

Example

craze people no dey tire to waka means crazy people are never tired of walking

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abj

Definition

Abbreviation for Abuja the capital city of nigeria

Example

I be abj boy means i'm from abuja

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dem say dem say

Definition

hearsay , gossipers or rumor mongers

Example

dem say dem say which one we go believe

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chop knuckle

Definition

fist bump, a kind of greeting similar to high five.

Example

omo boy chop knuckle means lets fist bump

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paddy

Definition

a friend

Example

na my paddy be that means thats my friend

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run things

Definition

to make things happen especially when you come out successful or to be in total control. A good word for people who like bragging.

Example

Na we dey run things for this town means we are in control of everything going on this town

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oya

Definition

lets get it on or its on

Example

oya make we start to work means lets get to work

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kaput

Definition

die or decease

Example

na who kaput means who died?

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strong thing

Definition

something bad

Example

My best friend do me strong thing means my best friend has done me bad

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fone

Definition

speaking in american or british accent

Example

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you go fear fear

Definition

scared to death. Usually used to exaggerate the degree of an event or happening.

Example

Man if you see that girl yansh, you go fear fear. e big no be small means the girl's ass is just unbelievable big.

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lie lie

Definition

a liar

Example

you be lie lie means you are a liar

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toronto

Definition

fake educational degree

Example

Buhari just arrange one toronto means Buhari has just made a fake educational certifcate

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tokunbo

Definition

faily used or second handed stuff

Example

na who want buy tukunbo car? means who wants to buy a fairly used car?

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dada

Definition

Dreadlocks

Example

dem born me with dada means i was born with with dreadlocks

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razz

Definition

untidy, rough, dirty and bad looking

Example

why all your friends look raz means why are all your friends rough looking?

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woman wrapper

Definition

A man that is incompetent, lazy and lack ability is often compared to textile material women in some parts of africa wrap over their waist down.

Example

You be woman wrapper means you are an incompetent man.

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wakabout

Definition

one who enjoys walking around or walking around aimlessly

Example

why you dey wakabout town means why are you walking around town aimlessly

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up nepa

Definition

An expression used to praise Nepa when power is restored. See Nepa

Example

Up Nepa!!! means thumbs up Nepa, power is back.

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western baba

Definition

Western union. An international money transfer company

Example

Omo you don collect the western baba means have you collected the money sent via western union?

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lasgidi

Definition

Lasgidi or gidi means lagos, the former captal of Nigeria.

Example

Nothin dey happen for lasgidi means nothing is happening in lagos

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italo

Definition

Italo simply means italy

Example

I like italo girls means i like italian girls

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agege bread

Definition

a popular low class bread baked in lagos. common among laborers

Example

Agege bread na poor man's bread means agege bread is meant for the poor.

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worwor

Definition

Ugly or bad looking person

Example

Your sister really worwor oh means your sister is really ugly

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boju boju

Definition

Hide and seek game

Example

Make we go play boju boju means lets go play hide and seek game.

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backyard

Definition

see ikebe

Example

Omo you gather backyard means you've got ass

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bakasi

Definition

See ikebe

Example

Yoruba girls no get bakasi means yoruba girls have little or no ass

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yakpa

Definition

Plenty or in abundance

Example

Girls yakpa for that party means there were lots of girls at the party.

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iapot

Definition

Airport

Example

I dey go iapot means i am going to the airport

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isi ewu

Definition

An igbo soup made from goat head.

Example

Gimme goat head and one small stout means i want to order for a bowl of goat head and small stout (beer)

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time na money

Definition

Time is precious

Example

Abeg no waste my time, abi you no no say time na money means please don't waste my time, don't you know that time is precious?

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acting big man

Definition

One exercising of power in the absence of the boss

Example

oga don travel na u be the acting big man now means boss has travelled, you are the current boss now

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na you biko

Definition

You\'re the man

Example

Oga john na you biko means mr john you are the man

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agaracha

Definition

A woman of easy virtue

Example

You be confirmed agaracha means you are a woman of easy virtue

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ajepako

Definition

The opposite of ajebota. see ajebota

Example

Ajepako turn ajebota means somebody who learnt living the hard way all of a sudden started acting like he/she never gone that way before.

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all night

Definition

night vigil

Example

we dey go all night today means we'll be going to a night vigil today

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am

Definition

Replaces him or her in a sentence

Example

I don tell am to go sleep means i've told him/her to go to bed

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kakaraka

Definition

very firm, stiff or unshakable

Example

This tree still stand kakaraka for ground even with all this rain means the tree is still rooted firmly to the soil even with the torrent rain.

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and co

Definition

people wearing the same costumes. It maybe twins, group of people or couples

Example

make we do and co tomorrow go church means lets wear similar costumes tomorrow to the church

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anoda

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Another

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akpu

Definition

flour made out cassava and further processed into a mash potato like meal. Mostly eaten by the igbos

Example

Akpu smell no good means akpu smells real bad

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area boys

Definition

Hooligans , touts that do nothing but loitering around the neighborhood and basically make a their living off the streets

Example

area boys dey fight means hooligans are fighting

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alaye

Definition

lagos way of saying area boy. See area boys

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banger

Definition

Popularly knows as knockouts. They are fire crackers blown up during christmas and new year period.

Example

dem dey blow banger for road means fire crackers are going off on the street

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beg beg

Definition

One who always begs

Example

beg beg, you even beg pass beggars means one who begs more than the poor beggars does.

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bend down boutique

Definition

fairly used clothes for sale. Its usually spread on mat for passers by to buy. see orkrika

Example

jennifer make we go buy jeans for bend down boutique means jenniffer lets go shop for some jeans from the fairly used clothes place.

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biko

Definition

An igbo word meaning please

Example

biko give me that pencil means please pass me that pencil

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bicos

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because

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bifor bifor

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long time ago

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big eye

Definition

greedy

Example

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big man

Definition

A rich man

Example

Joe don become big man overnight ohh means joe has gotten rich overnight

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blokkus

Definition

scrotum

Example

Ahhh you don no get blokkus? means ahh don't you have a scrotum?

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blom blow

Definition

Balloon

Example

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bodi dey inside clothe

Definition

I\'m surviving

Example

How u dey peter? man body dey inside clothe means how are you peter? i'm surviving

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bom boi

Definition

A baby boi

Example

mama peter don born bom boi means peter's mom has given birth to a baby boy

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bone

Definition

to frown or to forget about something or someone

Example

1. i don bone that money means i have forgotten about the money 2. why you dey bone? means why are u frowning?

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booze man

Definition

drunkard

Example

your father na booze man means your dad is a drunkard

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sorfri sorfri

Definition

easy or take it easy

Example

Take am sorfri sorfri with kemi she just come lagos means take it easy on kemi she is new to lagos

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broda-broda

Definition

Nepotism

Example

Na so so broda-broda dem dey do for our universities these days means the educational system is corrupt and only those that has connections or those with friends and relation working in higher institution get admitted to study

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buba

Definition

Traditional nigerian blouse

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You dey wear buba go work? means do you wear the traditional blouse to work?

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buba

Definition

Traditional nigerian blouse

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You dey wear buba go work? means do you wear the traditional blouse to work?

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arrow

Definition

grammatical error

Example

John don blow arrow means john has made a grammatical error while speaking. Especially english.

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bullet

Definition

See arrow (entry 2)

Example

Na who dey fire bullet like this? means who's speaking with lots of grammatical errors?

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zero-one-zero

Definition

A Slang common among university students meaning one with no breakfast to eat, eats lunch but no dinner especially when students are broke

Example

omo i dey go on zero-one-zero today. my money don finish means man, i'm going to eat only lunch and skip breakfast and dinner because i'm financially down.

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ya

Definition

Your

Example

Kelechi where ya father? means kelechi, where's your father?

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yakata

Definition

Heavily

Example

Mama kelechi just fall yakata for ground means Kelechi's mum fell heavily to the ground

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yellow fever

Definition

Someone who bleaches their skin to become lighter. Common with the ladies. (derogatory)

Example

You be original yellow fever means you have bleached your skin to become light.

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ye pa

Definition

Yikes!

Example

Yepa yawa don gas means there's a problem

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yonda

Definition

far away or rather yonder

Example

Chidi you dey town so? i bin go yonda means Chidi have you been around? no i've been away. (either to a different city or out of the country)

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chop i chop

Definition

mutual corruption

Example

Na chop i chop we dey for naija means in Nigeria if you steal then i have to do the same. Like this, no one tells on the other. This is common with people working at government offices.

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sam sam

Definition

Never

Example

Bring your money make we take eat, tomorrow we go use my own. Sam sam means lets use your money to get some food to eat today and tomorrow we will use mine. Never!

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shine eye

Definition

Be on your guard or be careful

Example

When you reach lagos make you shine your eye means when you get to lagos, you should be careful

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sound you

Definition

Hot slap in the face

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I go sound you means i'll slap you in the face

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square

Definition

to give or to pay up

Example

1.Omo square me 5 naira means give me 5 naira

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sput

Definition

To dress in a very nice way

Example

omo you sput ooh, today na your biday means you are dressing in nice way, is it your birthday today?

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strong head

Definition

stubborn

Example

Why you dey do strong head means why are you stubborn?

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carbon copy

Definition

Look alike or replica

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you be the exact carbon copy of your mama means you are the exact replica of your mum

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

Example

See that chickito means look at that pretty young lady

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

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See that chickito means look at that pretty young lady

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

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See that chickito means look at that pretty young lady

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

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See that chickito means look at that pretty young lady

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

Example

See that chickito means look at that pretty young lady

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

Example

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chickito

Definition

young pretty looking lady

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chikala

Definition

A girl. see chickito

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chasis

Definition

Brand new esp cars

Example

Joe don buy chasis car means joe has bought a brand new car

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shook

Definition

to stab. also chuk

Example

I go shook you knife means i'll stab you with a knife

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katakata

Definition

problem or trouble

Example

Katakata dey everywhere for naija means there's trouble everywhere in nigeria

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confra

Definition

campus fraternity

Example

dat boy na confra means that boy belongs to a fraternity in the campus

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cortex

Definition

Nail polish

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i want buy cortex means i want to buy nail polish

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koror

Definition

Corner or tight position. Not a pleasant one

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No put me for koror abeg means don't put me in a tight position

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kpali

Definition

Passport or certificates of some sort. also pali

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I don lost my kpali means i've misplaced my passport

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kanta

Definition

Bottle cover, cock for fizzy drinks like coke, pepsi, fanta or alcoholic drinks like beer

Example

Where the kanta? means where's the cock?

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craw-craw

Definition

Skin disorder that causes itchy rashes

Example

You get craw-craw for body means you have skin disorder

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cruz

Definition

Use excessively

Example

I cruz my papa car today means i used my dad's car today

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kabu kabu

Definition

Unofficial taxi

Example

You dey do kabu kabu means you work as an unofficial cab driver

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lai lai

Definition

Never or not in a million years

Example

She no go lai lai born pickin means she'll never give birth to a baby

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lai lai to lai lai

Definition

Never ever

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you no go lai lai to lai lai get money means you'll never ever get rich

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leke leke

Definition

an all white bird called cattle egret

Example

See leke leke for up means look at cattle egret flying in the sky

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long leg

Definition

well connected

Example

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kpata kpata

Definition

completely or totally. also pata pata

Example

food don finish kpata kpata means the food is completely finished

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pesin

Definition

person

Example

who be the pesin? who is that person?

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sori

Definition

sorry

Example

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poundi

Definition

pounded yam

Example

i no like poundi means i don't like pounded yam

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jelorsi

Definition

jealousy

Example

na jelorsi go kill you means you'll die of jealousy

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german stone

Definition

A dry rock like food made out of grounded pea nut butter. Its popularly knows as kwili kwili

Example

i dey always mess each time i chop german stone means i always fart each time i eat german stone

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kwili kwili

Definition

See german stone

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nta

Definition

1.nigerian television authority 2. gossiper

Example

put nta make we hear news means tune to NTA lets listen to the news

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kuturu

Definition

Leprosy

Example

You be kuturu

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copper

Definition

Graduate fresh out of the university and serving in a cooperation temporary.

Example

See that copper na my colleague him be

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jambites

Definition

Freshmen in varsity

Example

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guru

Definition

genius

Example

Okoye na guru for math means Okoye is a genius in math

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ekonomik

Definition

to minimize or to use wisely

Example

why you dey waste money, you no sabi do ekonomik? why are u spending lavishly? can't you economize your spending?

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pure watar

Definition

locally sold packets of drinking water, also used to ask for a tip

Example

eg1: go buy me pure watar! eg2: oyibo, give me pure watar!

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gara gara

Definition

Showing off, drawing attention to yourself

Example

your gara-gara don too much

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watar don pass gari

Definition

the water is more than the gari, so you can not eat it! Is used to refer to a situation gone bad.

Example

watar don pass gari, i hear sey police de come, I don clear!

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to smell mouth

Definition

to use abusive words in a conversation

Example

Me I tire oh, I no de go back, I no want make him small mouth for me.

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agharacha

Definition

Woman of easy virtue

Example

omo see that agharacha, she think sai she fit carry ma moni go.

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bad-belle

Definition

Malice, Player hater,

Example

rufus na bad-belle

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bifor nko

Definition

What did you expect?

Example

bifor nko, wetin u think say u go get.

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borku

Definition

plenty, lots

Example

the food borku, come chop

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nyanfu-nyanfu

Definition

plenty, lots,

Example

The food dey nyanfu-nyanfu, enuff for everyone

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dorti

Definition

1.to get drunk 2. dirty

Example

Omo i dorti last nite sotay i no fit waka

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eye go come down

Definition

will come back to reality

Example

after u finish foi dere ur eye go come down

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foto

Definition

photograph

Example

abeg give me my foto, i no fit shout

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e get as e bi

Definition

1:strange, 2:There\'s something odd about it.

Example

e get as e bi, i no just understand this yeye boi

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ayama

Definition

1:Filthy! 2:Yuck! 3:Disgusting 4:Gross

Example

Ayama, who mess for here

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jagbajantis

Definition

Nonsense

Example

everything wey govlment don do na jagbajantis

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jejeli

Definition

doing things Gently, politely

Example

i wan make u do am jejeli abeg

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kack

Definition

Dress well

Example

u kack no be small, fine boi

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legxus

Definition

Someone who walks everywhere because they don\'t own a car

Example

omo, this ur legxus no dey tire

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legedisbenz

Definition

Someone who walks everywhere because they don\'t own a car

Example

i wan borrow ur legedisbenz to go that malam place.

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lepka shandy

Definition

very slander person

Example

lekpa shandy, u no get chop. come make a feed u

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lekpa shandy

Definition

very slander person

Example

lekpa shandy, u no get chop. come make I feed u

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make eye

Definition

to wink at someone

Example

i dey make eye for u, u no code.

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make i hear word

Definition

1:shut up 2:keep quiet

Example

comot der make i hear word

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mate

Definition

Social class, people on the same level

Example

which day we become mate?

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oloshi

Definition

criminal

Example

Biodun na oloshi, anywhere e enter, somthin dey always miss.

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mumuni

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A very stupid person

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ko gbadun

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expression disagreement to what someone is doing.

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sule

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a foolish person who is rather slow at anything

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borrow leg

Definition

to flee from trouble.

Example

omo, borrow leg o, wahala dey come ur side.

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buka

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a small building alone the road side where people go to eat. canteen

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i wan go that buka to chop

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bukateria

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a cafeteria, canteen, or simple eating-place.

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why you like to dey go that bukateria?

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brokkus

Definition

part of the male private part, Scrotum

Example

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betta

Definition

1. Good times 2. Improvement

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Betta don come. things don betta.

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bifor-bifor

Definition

Long time ago.

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bicos why

Definition

The reason is?

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khaki no bi leather

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1. Things are getting very tough. 2. Threat to someone telling him that - More trouble than bargained for is on the way.

Example

you know say Khaki no bi leather, one day una go hear my name.

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mammar

Definition

to hit or beat something or someone

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oyoyo

Definition

1. Good times 2. Jollification 3. Welcoming someone coming from a journey

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mummy oyoyo... mummy you are welcome

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e remain small

Definition

1. Nearly 2. Almost.

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slacka

Definition

Slow thinking person.

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tuffia

Definition

God Forbid

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tuffia!!!, witch no fit enter this place

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peche

Definition

1.chill out 2.relax

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chillax

Definition

1.chill out 2.relax

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bakassi

Definition

Booty

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jab

Definition

work

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shine ur eye

Definition

be vigilant

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pupsi

Definition

daddy

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palle

Definition

daddy

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malle

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mummy

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mumsi

Definition

mumsi

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which one be your mumsi

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ayangba

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Prostitute

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suegbe

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Idiot, slow person

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ja

Definition

run

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e don tey

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long time, it\'s been a while

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toto

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a female Virginia, pussy spoken around the edo and delta area.

Example

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yashman

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Gay guy.

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arro

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stupid person

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nawa oo!

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An exclamation of anger. Usually used in the case of disappointment.

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kuza

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money or legal tender

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agbaya

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A bad elderly person

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cocoye

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someone from central or south america; a hispanic or latino person; a chicano or mestizo

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alarm

Definition

alarm2

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my guy alarm don blow, means there is trouble

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akimbo

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posture with legs or arms outward/apart or with hands resting on hips

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cha-cha

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not at all. Used for emphasis of a negative statement. (Frequently used amongst Igbo speakers)

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1. Dat guy neva come hia today, cha-cha.

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kpai

Definition

1. to die 2. to tire to the point of death

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1. i don work kpai today

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dey

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1. to be, or to be alive 2. in the process of doing something

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don

Definition

past tense. to have completed something

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chingum

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chewing gum.

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okoro

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also okoroman. An Igbo person.

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nyash am

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to have sex.

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jip

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also jeep, or jiip. Any type of Sport Utility Vehicle. (regardless of make or model)

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na yam

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Cannot be true. Lie

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you don kolo

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you\'re beginning to act foolishly

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sharp up

Definition

smarten up

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yori yori

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sweetness, a good feeling about someone or something

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with you everything is yori yori.

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strafe

Definition

To have sex

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how many time u fit strafe in a day?

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hamma

Definition

to have sex

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quench

Definition

To Kill or to die

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sky

Definition

To disappear

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dumadu

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Local ice cream Substandard ice cream

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Abeg Una see d see the ice cream man for bicicle with dumadu.

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chukuli

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TO cheat Carrying exam answers into the exam

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kgb

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Kwanan gida bag, bags that ladies of the night carry.

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jara

Definition

adding extra

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fi si

Definition

adding something extra

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long throat

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greed eater. always want to eat when others are eating

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na your long throat go kill you one day.

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kawasaki

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to leave a place quickly

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pepper soup

Definition

(1)An expression of surprise, (2) Damn!

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This woman sef. Na wa for you!

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na wa

Definition

An expression of suprise, Damn.

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Another blackout? Na wa!

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Definition

Bottom. Usually used to describe a female\'s bottom. The Nigerian version of \"badonk\"

Example

That girl get bakassi!

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yawa don gas

Definition

Things have exploded into Trouble!

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Dey bring bad news yesterday, now yawa don gas.

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you go know yourself

Definition

A threat said before a confrontation or fight.

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byah byah

Definition

a dirty bushy and unkempt beard

Example

Look at you, you think I am afraid bicos you wear byah byah like tief !!!!

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see mi trouble

Definition

Why are you bringing me trouble,

Example

Nawa si mi trouble !!!

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you are looking for my trouble

Definition

You are trying a problem with me.

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poto-poto

Definition

Mud, dirty water, muddy or murky sanded water

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kwapsi

Definition

to mess up or do something wrong

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guy dat tin u dey do na kwapsi wo..

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tolotolo

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1.Turkey. 2. Show off

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tory don wowo

Definition

This situation has turned ugly

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h-factor

Definition

a factor of h added into every razz Nigerians sentence.

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H-are you going to the party?

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pesin

Definition

ah no noh di pesin who be dis abeg identify una sef

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I dont know this/that person who is that person, who are you, who is speaking who is it, who is speaking, what is your name

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pomshele

Definition

means fine girl or chick

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Men how far ohhh, You c dat pomshele babe?

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bang

Definition

To have sex

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Bola don bang Bisi means Bola has had sex with Bisi

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bomboy

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a male child. Also a male adult who behaves like a child or who is not man enough.

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My wife don born bomboy. Jide is 33 but he behaves like a bomboy

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opio

Definition

prostitute

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that girl na opio

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abk

Definition

Abraka in Delta State, also means the state University there (DELSU)

Example

Nna na Abk dey oh....I study at the Delta state university, Abraka.

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acata

Definition

Abroad, overseas..... Akatarian, someone living abroad.

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She don marry one Akatarian. She has married someone living abroad.

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adro

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agbaya

Definition

Foolish person

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bado

Definition

A bad person. Could also mean being good in what you do. depends on the context

Example

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bad mouth

Definition

Speak maliciously about someone.

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Make una stop to dey bad mouth me abeg. Means, you people should stop speaking ill about me.

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carry go

Definition

1.Go ahead. 2. Help your self.

Example

Oh boy if you like that shoe make you carry go, I no need am again. Means, you can have that shoe if you like it, I don't wear it anymore.

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cha-cha

Definition

Gamble

Example

Oh boy make we play cha cha. means, let's gamble.

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chairman

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casala

Definition

1.Trouble. 2.Problem.

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1. Men! Casala dey oh...means, there is trouble. 2.Which kind casala be this? meaning what kind of problem is this?

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z-town

Definition

Zaria in Kaduna State.

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I wan enter Z-town, meaning I am going to Zaria

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omo

Definition

A man or a buddy.

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chin

Definition

to chin (verb) To ignore another person, especially on purpose.

Example

1. I was trying to greet Vanessa, but the babe just chinned me!

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piante

Definition

Means go away

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guy piante from here

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aboki

Definition

Been foolish or in the dark about things

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kalban

Definition

house

Example

comot for my kalban or i dey go kalban

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opata

Definition

Nonsense

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how e be u?

Definition

Whats up with you

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O boy how e be u now?

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skink

Definition

To forget about something OR to describe an action

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Guy i don skink dat matta or i just skink for one corner

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kpians

Definition

Used to refer to witches

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Skink dat girl na kpians she be

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make sense

Definition

Used for something that has value

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Dat ride(car) make sense

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bow na u

Definition

means you amaze me

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i dey bow na u ooooo

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fear face?

Definition

Means don\'t you have respect

Example

you no dey fear face?

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oshere

Definition

Means Girl

Example

Checkout dat fine Oshere

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tere

Definition

Picking on a person

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aristo

Definition

suga daddy, a man dating a girl who is young enough to be his daughter

Example

too many girls wey dey 4 dat unilag dey flex aristo

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aboki

Definition

refers to a friend, mostly northern nigerian nightguard.

Example

Aboki abeg go close gate

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gbagae

Definition

refers to fight,crisis frequently used in warri

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o boi gbagae don bust for Jakpa junction

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e don red

Definition

means its getting serious or real.. used mostly when in reference to a fight...

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o boi e don red for mudiaga today

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fairy

Definition

refers to a chicken hearted person or someone who behaves like a fool

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uche bros na fairy

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pharisee

Definition

someone who\'s acting like a fool or someone who doesn\'t belong to the inner circle

Example

forget Johnbull e na pharisee

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walahi

Definition

1. I swear to God 2. Believe me

Example

Hey, dis kain pain wey dey pain me, walahi! Comes from Arabic.

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shine yua 32

Definition

show all 32 of your teeth. to smile widely.

Example

wetin u find funny, eh? why you dey shine yua 32 like dat?

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die it

Definition

forget the matter or bone the talk

Example

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ganja

Definition

A strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared

Example

Na who dey smoke Ganja

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karanbani

Definition

Very Stubborn Child

Example

Na who born dis Karanbani Pikin

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bow leg

Definition

Childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

Example

Thank God, I no get Bow Leg

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ashana

Definition

A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

Example

Why too like Ashana like dis ?

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faaji

Definition

The pleasure felt when having a good time

Example

Make we dey do Faaji.

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no lele

Definition

Where there is no problem or trouble.

Example

Chairman mi, no lele carry go jo!

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mugun

Definition

Foolish person. Or a victim of scammer.

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Maga don pay me ooo!

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musu

Definition

Foolish person. Or a victim of scammer.

Example

Jennifer is my new Musu!

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torront

Definition

Stupid

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u dey torront?

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guck

Definition

believe a lie

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set

Definition

looking good

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Men, u set oh! what's the occasion?

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grub

Definition

1) Eat 2) Provisions/ Food stuff

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You don grub? Food still remain

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parol

Definition

activity

Example

omo, time don reach make up parol

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you chop craze

Definition

are you mad

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moi-moi

Definition

Bean Cake

Example

this moi moi sweet oh!

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faboo

Definition

Lie

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that your story na faboo.

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fall my hand

Definition

disappoint me

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my guy, you fall my hand.

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x

Definition

Leave a place

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kpafuka

Definition

1. Give up the ghost 2. To die

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Our neighbor don kpafuka this morning

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yan

Definition

To talk or communicate

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Guy i wan comot, we go yan later.

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ankle

Definition

Sexual activity involved in by a male and a female. Its actually the latest pidgin word for FUCK(or sex)

Example

Guy, i just dey ankle finish and i don tire.

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jaga jaga

Definition

1)scattered 2) out of place

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This country is jaga jaga

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dox

Definition

to have sexual intercourse. Usually of the mind blowing way or to someone surprise

Example

I hear say Phil dox that orobo girl last night!!!

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zero one zero

Definition

(University slang) No breakfast, have lunch and no dinner due to financial hardships.

Example

Adamu still dey do zero one zero for 6 months and the boy still dey sharp

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zero zero one

Definition

Eat only dinner.

Example

Times are hard, na only zero zero one man fit do now.

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yabbis

Definition

Joke at another person\'s expense

Example

omo yabbis go damage this boy life o.

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arro

Definition

spelt Aro not arro after the psychiatric hospital hospital\'s location in Abeokuta

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wetin dey?

Definition

what\'s up?, how\'s it going?

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wetin dey shele for school?

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shuo o!

Definition

Exclamation to a surprise, Sign of disgust

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shuo o! wetin dey do you sef?

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winsh

Definition

Generally refers to a bad person, a witch

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see this winsh wey wan slap me o

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winsh

Definition

Generally refers to a bad person, a witch

Example

see this winsh wey wan slap me o

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anywhere belle face

Definition

This is used to describe someone who is playing football and kicks the ball in random directions without thinking.

Example

Portsmouth no sabi play ball, dem dey dey do anywhere belle face. Whi

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get sense

Definition

Intelligence

Example

So you think say na only you get sense pass?

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grab

Definition

to have muscles. Muscular

Example

omo u grab o, nba wich kin iron u dey chop?

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guy name

Definition

Nickname

Example

your guy name fit u well well.

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chuk

Definition

to have sex. to stab someone

Example

omo u chuk that lekpa so tey, she gain wieght by force.

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comot for road

Definition

1. Make way 2. Get away!

Example

o boi comot for road, presido dey pass

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presido

Definition

President or chairman of a group

Example

my presido, the meeting go start soon

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fada

Definition

father

Example

my fada dey jand.

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do quick

Definition

hurry up

Example

abeg do quick, i wan comot foi here

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no fight

Definition

Stay away from trouble. (used in the south south region of Nigeria when saying goodbye)

Example

omo i dey go, no fight o, we go see leta.

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z-town

Definition

you did ayomide

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z-town

Definition

u did

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soja man- meaning: n20 note

Definition

soja man: meaning N20 note. origin of word- Warri

Example

Abeg give me one soja man-meaning: pls give me N20.

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