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Funny Nigerian Nicknames For Cars by DesChyko1(m): 4:08pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
Although all vehicles have makers and model names, some Nigerians prefer to rename the cars to suit their opinions and for different reasons also. Below are some cars, their nicknames and their perceived origins. 1. Volkswagen Beetle (Tortoise Car): Named such due to the similarity between the car and a tortoise. 2. Honda 1999-2002 models (Baby Boy): Named such after being used by a couple in a movie titled 'Baby boy'. 3. Toyota Camry V6 2002 model (Envelope): Named such due to the envelope-shape of it's reverse light. 4. Honda Accord 2003-2005 (End of Discussion): Named after an advert about the car in which the listeners were convinced and it ended with 'End of Discussion'. 5. Toyota Camry 2004 model (Big for nothing): Named such due to the large size of the dashboard, booth and overall size. Other funny car nicknames includes: 6. Cadillac Escalade - Chairman 7. Infiniti FX35 - Dwarf 8. Toyota Starlet - Rabbit 9. Toyota Avalon - Long John 10. BMW 5 series 05 - Cobra 11. Mack Trucks - Kill and Go 12. Peugeot 407 - Jet 13. FJ Cruiser - Hummer Jnr 14. Toyota Highlander - Carton wagon 15. Volkswagen Jetta - Big Packet 16. Volkswagen Golf - Packet 17. Volvo GL750 - Coffin 18. Mazda 6 - Ninja Face 19. Lexus RX300 - Ajebor 20. Mercedes S Class - Beast 21. Toyota Corolla 1996 model - First Lady 22. Honda Accord 2011-2012 model - Evil Spirit 23. Toyota Tundra 2010 model - The Bully 24. Honda Accord 2006-2010 models - Discussion Continues 25. Honda Accord EX 1994 model - Hala 26. Honda Accord 1995 model - Bullet 27. Toyota Camry 1995 model - Orobo 28. Toyota Camry 1999 model - Pencil light 29. Honda Accord 1996 model - Bulldog 30 Nissan Pathfinder - Lorry |
Re: Funny Nigerian Nicknames For Cars by Ikenna351(m): 4:28pm On Sep 30, 2013 |
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