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| Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by Legend87(m): 8:31pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
Even though Nigeria is a country been known for many things, the good, bad and ugly, we can't deny the fact that Nigerians can be creative, inventful and most times, hilarious in various ways. Below ware few words (Pidgin English) i find laughable after been spoken. 1. KUKU: I assumed this means ''JUST'' where or who in Naija came up with that? #kuku kill me. 2. SOFRI-SOFRI: This means ''Gently, or Small,small'' #Abeg, sofri,sofri carry that table. 3. SABI: This means ''KNOW'' that guy dey do over sabi.. 4. WOZE: i'm sure this one means ''SLAP'' bros, i go woze you oo! 5. POTO-POTO: this means MUD.. See as you the roll for poto poto. 6. WOWOR- this hilarious one means ''UGLY'' O'boy! That babe wowor dieeeee!  7. CORNERSIDE: this might mean something else in English Language, but in Naija, it means alot. Hidden, dodged or taken... Guy, i don cornerside the stuff. 8. SHARPERLY: this means ''QUICK'' babe, abeg, make we do'am Sharperly before ur mama return. 9. OKRIKA: Okrika, is a LGA in Rivers State. But to we, Nigerians, Okrika means used clothes, shoes, bags, etc. See the shirt that guy put on, na okrika.  10. YARN: Yarn, means ''TALK/TELL'' babe, wetin the guy Yarn you? Please, add yours.... I think Pidgin English should also be studied in school because it's more difficult to understand than English Language. |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by ellovee(m): 8:42pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
Ashawo - meaning "commercial sex worker".
Dash - meaning "to give out something" |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by datola: 8:49pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
Olosho- in Yoruba means the one who sells 'osho' or the on has witchcraft Konji  |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by onward4life(m): 9:11pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
Legend87: Nice post! Except for the word sabi It also means **to know** in Portuguese. |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by osesology(m): 9:16pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
@op, yarn is quite correct. l came across it in the dictionary once. Among other meanings, it also means ``to tell a long or implausible story'' |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by Legend87(m): 9:18pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
onward4life: Legend shows that the Portuguese are the real owners of Pidgin English... But Nigerians seem to have added there own. With the way Nigerian Pidgin English is now, it can create a new Dictionary. |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by osesology(m): 9:24pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
ellovee: datola: ellovee:See una life! Of all the words that are available, na these ones una see bring come out, `Ashawo' and `olosho'. Smh |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by onward4life(m): 9:52pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
Legend87: Yu re right! They brought this pidgin English upon us all, Now I have to pay more and attend extra classes to master English language in for years. In this recession Abeg where EFCC office currently dey sef. |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by Legend87(m): 9:57pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
onward4life: |
| Re: Some Words Nigerians Used Which We Don't Know How It Comes Into Existence. by datola: 10:14pm On Oct 14, 2016 |
osesology: No immorality intended...jua referring to what people commonly mention on Nairaland. |
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