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20 Pidgin English Phrases And Their Meanings by jswitch(m): 2:07pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
https://selectng.com.ng/top-20-phrases-in-pidgin-english-and-their-meaning/ www.selectng.com.ng has compiled a list of twenty frequently used phrases in Pidgin English that would surely spice up our week. read enjoy and feel free to add your to the list. Here we go; in no particular order: Money miss road: Someone whom you think does not deserve to be rich or is in a position that he/she is not qualified to be in. As e dey hot: As the story continues/ as the story goes on/ going forward Do me, I do you: An eye for an eye Put san-san inside garri: Spoil a plan or jeopardize an event Who no go no go know: Only those that have witnessed will be able to testify. Tortori my body: It excites me or it makes me feel great Make am for life: Succeed in life Bone dat thing: Forget that issue/matter/idea Na wao for you ooo: I can’t believe you did or said such a thing E dey sweet my body: It is making me happy Man know man: the habit of favouring those you know Na we-we: The spirit of brotherhood Padi-padi government: A government that select itsmembers based on friendship and not merit. A very corrupt administration Oga kpatakpata: over all boss E go better: It will get better Read Also>>> The Beauty About The Nigerian Pidgin I don hama: I have hit the jack pot or I have hit the gold mine Jump and pass: To rebuke a perceived problem or situation Oga at the top: The over all boss Chop my money: Spend my money or enjoy my money Get two heads: To feel like you are above the law Read more on www.selectng.com.ng |
Re: 20 Pidgin English Phrases And Their Meanings by Laryne(m): 2:13pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
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Lady Prank Mum With Bone Straight Hair. Prank Gone Wrong / Have You Experienced This Before? / Remembering A Loving Hussy
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