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Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:11pm On May 28, 2016 |
8 words only Nigerians understand Nigerians have created their own version of the English language. And it is amazing. The widely spoken and highly flavoured Naija English may not be documented or popular outside Naija. It is our own and we love it! Here are some words from the Naija Lingo only Nigerians know and understand: 1. Tokunbo Non-Nigerians only know this word as a name from the Yoruba tribe. But Tokunbo has always been used since time immemorial to describe second-hand goods. Tokunbo cars, Tokunbo tyres, etc all refer to the used version of those items. 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:14pm On May 28, 2016 |
2. Follow come b3 /charger It means original battery or charger 15 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:18pm On May 28, 2016 |
3. Item 7 Ever heard a Nigerian ask after Item 7? Item 7 is the colloquial way of referring to refreshments at events. 14 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by olatunjithomas(m): 4:20pm On May 28, 2016 |
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:22pm On May 28, 2016 |
4. JJC JJC is the abbreviated form of “Johnny Just Come”. We use this word to refer to newcomers in a place. We also it to refer to people are slow on the uptake of important issues. 14 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:24pm On May 28, 2016 |
5. Drop/Kabu Kabu Cabs and taxis will forever be called drop or kabu kabu depending on your generation. Older generation prefers Kabu Kabu while the young, hip and cool like the word “drop”. 8 Likes
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:28pm On May 28, 2016 |
6. Okrika While all second-hand items must have the prefix “tokunbo”, used clothes are the only second-hand items that have their own special name, Okrika. 8 Likes
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:32pm On May 28, 2016 |
7. SiSi/Omoge This term is used to refer to young women. Even older and married women these days are trying to appropriate “sisi” and “omoge” from the young women in Naija. 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:35pm On May 28, 2016 |
8. Jara/Fisi This word refers to the extra someone adds to stuff you bought from them. Who doesn’t ask for jara in the market? 26 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by princefunmmy(m): 4:38pm On May 28, 2016 |
Ok.. Booked |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by chriskosherbal(m): 4:43pm On May 28, 2016 |
Funny and cool. |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 4:49pm On May 28, 2016 |
Lalasticlala omgvoice.com |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Tascocent(m): 5:01pm On May 28, 2016 |
Wagbayi jare @OP..... Some people call number 6 akube 2 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Mustack: 5:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
kontinu |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by delishpot: 5:10pm On May 28, 2016 |
Jagajaga When you write something nobody can read clearly 72 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by lirusehn(m): 5:21pm On May 28, 2016 |
Ashewo nko?? 22 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by TheLoneCitizen(m): 6:01pm On May 28, 2016 |
sugardad1:Banger is extremely correct. 15 Likes
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by bentlywills(m): 6:38pm On May 28, 2016 |
OLoshi nko |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Dfinex(f): 7:17pm On May 28, 2016 |
sugardad1: please edit banger out of the list. it's an English word. knockout is ok. 1 Like |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by xender(m): 8:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
Op never start . Nigerians have invented a lot of new words that even the whites have adopted some of our words and are already in the dictionary. They will say...thus I quote "" a word normally used somewhere in Africa "" like say na there word Example : check out " mama"in your dictionary. 1 Like |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by delishpot: 8:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
Worwor Used to describe an ugly person or thing 24 Likes
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 8:43pm On May 28, 2016 |
NKOR? 9 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by sugardad1(m): 9:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
Dfinex:Done! |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 9:11pm On May 28, 2016 |
Ajebutter refers to children either from Rich background or who behave rich Kpako refers to children who without been told, you'd know are from ajegunle Bololo means skin cut 11 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 9:18pm On May 28, 2016 |
xender: Mama is a universally recognised word. It's used in Asia more than Africa 1 Like 3 Shares |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by xender(m): 9:51pm On May 28, 2016 |
Elijahrona2:check your dictionary... in some places in africa |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Adeoba10(m): 11:52pm On May 28, 2016 |
Elijahrona2:What about "Orisha" |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by gift01: 5:19am On May 29, 2016 |
Shebi (or abi)
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Used to test the validity of a subject- either true or false 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 5:47am On May 29, 2016 |
Akpako |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by tosyne2much(m): 7:06am On May 29, 2016 |
I feel you jawe OP.. Make I add mine Kitty-cat It is the colloquial way of referring to what a woman has under her skirt *nobody should quote me* 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by yungryce: 7:50am On May 29, 2016 |
tosyne2much: otolondolo abi?? |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Omotayor123(f): 8:07am On May 29, 2016 |
Aproko 4 Likes |
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