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10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by ExAngel007(f): 4:24pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Many people speak English as their first language. It is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world. Nigerians are very good at a number of things and one of them is inventing their own version of English which has become popular overtime. Some of the words and phrase we use often cannot be found in the dictionary. Some are words you picked up from others and they have become quite a norm. It is not only the uneducated folks that are guilty of using these wrong words as the very educated Nigerians also use the Englishlanguage inappropriately. Below are words Nigerians use that doesn’t exist in the English dictionary. 1. Go-slow: When Nigerians say go-slow, they mean congested traffic, which is wrong. The meaning of go-slow in the English dictionary is, a form of industrial action in which work or progress is deliberately delayed or slowed down. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt3af54d01a3ng.f08f2dfd.jpg[/img] 2. Disvirgin: This word is used on a daily basis by many Nigerians when they intend to say a woman has lost her virginity. There is no word like disvirgin. The correct word to use is deflower. Disvirgin simply does not exist. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt3nukr616n7jg.549b6fc7.jpg[/img] 3. Trafigate: Nigerians use the word to describe a situation where a driver indicates to other drivers that he/she wants to take a turn. It is used so often, that it has started to sound like proper English. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt316hbror9k2g.90555ee0.jpg[/img] 4. Flashing: Every Nigerian knows “flashing” to mean when someone calls your mobile phone and cuts off before you answer. The word ‘flash’ is so common among Nigerians and its used at least once daily by many. Flash has different meanings but none has anything to do with a phone call. The word doesn’t exist in that sense in English. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4qpjt7r8tel.fd0cba3b.jpg[/img] 5. Installmentally: Don’t be tempted to use the word ‘installmentally’. Though it soundscorrect, it isn’t. There is no such word in the English dictionary as it only exists only in the Nigerian edition of English language. The correct thing to say is ‘in installments’. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt3a95n7uplv2.71bb3a04.jpg[/img] 6. Opportuned: What exists in English dictionaries is ‘opportune,’ without ‘d’ at the end. Opportune means ‘timely’ or ‘well-time, especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event. Opportuned is only common in Nigerian English. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6hkdetjaaof.e7b4f9ef.jpg[/img] 7. Cunny: This is a word which Nigerians use to describe someone that is being deceitful or crafty. The right word is cunning not cunny. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkytprt7m9c7qrs.2a47ec57.jpg[/img] 8. Next tomorrow: Most Nigerians generally use “next tomorrow” but there is not suchword as next tomorrow. Instead you should say, “a day after tomorrow”. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt61qd0cjokv2.d5b60a03.jpg[/img] 9. Packer: Nigerians probably got the word from pack. The right word is dustpan. Sincedustpan packs dirt, Nigerians like to call it packer. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6chklkiap4f.6174b542.jpg[/img] 10. Pepperish: It is common to hear Nigerians describe a meal that has too much pepper in it as pepperish. The proper word should be ‘peppery’. No native English speaker uses the word pepperish” to describe the burning sensation we feel from eating pepper. [img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1vbvbsjj0ug8.906786d7.jpg[/img] https://www.naij.com/904625-guilty-10-common-words-nigerians-use-daily-show-cant-speak-english.html?source=index_latest 18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Jascon4: 4:29pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Splendid re-orientation. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by MadCow1: 4:31pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Shebi nko. [size=1pt]Lalasticlala........................................................................[/size] 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by jaybee3(m): 4:38pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Are you an Ijesha man? They use trafficate not traffigate even though the correct term is Indicate 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by eleojo23: 4:40pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Well, they now exist in Nigeria. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Chicagoesontop: 4:49pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Nice One, Op More Grease To Your Elbow Just Because Of This Very Matured Thread !! Oya Mods Do Your Job, Front Page Things On My Mind !! |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by VampireeM(f): 4:52pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
[Packer is Packer! No time for Dustpan tautology ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by AJ01(m): 5:20pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Oook we don hear. ![]() |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by MetroBoomin: 5:23pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Noted. |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by boman2014: 5:35pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
good one dear |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by kellz0(m): 5:47pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
even after reading this, i will still be using those words 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Sirmuel1(m): 5:59pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Flash.... |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by InfinixMine: 6:04pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Installmently... Op thank you! 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by goldeno10boy: 6:08pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Well this is Nigeria and we use Nig-Eng dictionary. Can you imagine telling a market woman you want to by "dustpan" ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by shagking: 6:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
3. Trafigate: Nigerians use the word to describe a situation where a driver indicates to other drivers that he/she wants to take a turn. It is used so often, that it has started to sound like proper English. Definition of Trafficate. To indicate with your Trafficator which direction you intend to go. Definition of Trafficate | New Word Suggestion | Collins Dictionary www.collinsdictionary.com/submission/11319/Trafficate Please explain the above. 8 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by tempem: 6:12pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
The next tomorrow own no be here oh. Others are: Abi ![]() Shebi ![]() You nko? ![]() I sha must go. ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by dharmieex: 6:12pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
leant something today again....Thanks Op |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by hardbody: 6:41pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Those words are used for fun, it's not like anyone claims that they are queen's English. Abeg free we. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Kassidy90(m): 6:45pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Thanks Op but can't we invent some English words in Nigeria, must everything be imported I support made in Nigeria stuff even 9ja made grammar.. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by haconjy(m): 6:49pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
forget about existence, its understanding that matters... is pounded yam, yam flower, beans cake, etc in dictionary? so far u know can interpret the words then u r good to go 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by haconjy(m): 6:51pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
forget about existence, its understanding that matters... is pounded yam, yam flower, beans cake, etc in dictionary? so far u know can interpret the words then u r good to go.... lastly, we have Britain English, America English, even south Africa English, so these are Nigeria English. take it or leave it... 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Adesiji77: 7:01pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
hardbody: ![]() |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by bentlywills(m): 7:19pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Trafficate is right biko Definition of Trafficate. To indicate with your Trafficator which direction you intend to go. Definition of Trafficate | New Word Suggestion | Collins Dictionary www.collinsdictionary.com/.../Trafficate 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Large32(m): 7:46pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Opsss gud one yhu got dia. Buh we still luv Nija English
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Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Aremu01(m): 7:51pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Wow
Nice |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by danduchi(m): 7:51pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Thanks OP for the knowledge... Surprised with Disvirgin, Cunny, and opportuned. Thanks again 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Uyi168: 8:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Bristish:shorts
American:knicker
Nigerian:short knicker 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Feanah(f): 8:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Thank you,we need these kind of posts 1 Like |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by Uyi168: 8:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Bristish:shorts
American:knicker
Nigerian:short knicker 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by patwhizkid(f): 8:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Thanks OP... I will reward you installmentally ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by veekid(m): 8:32pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
OP what's the correct word for flashing? |
Re: 10 Common Words Nigerians Use Everyday Which Don't Exist by OgaSirAde(m): 8:33pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Interesting...just that in Nigeria everything goes. Even in essays and letters wrong words are mostly used. God help us |
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