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Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only (29853 Views)
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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 |
sugardad1(m): 4:14pm On May 28, 2016 |
2. Follow come b3 /charger It means original battery or charger 15 Likes |
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 |
olatunjithomas(m): 4:20pm On May 28, 2016 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
princefunmmy(m): 4:38pm On May 28, 2016 |
Ok.. Booked
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chriskosherbal(m): 4:43pm On May 28, 2016 |
Funny and cool.
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sugardad1(m): 4:49pm On May 28, 2016 |
Lalasticlala omgvoice.com |
Tascocent(m): 5:01pm On May 28, 2016 |
Wagbayi jare @OP..... Some people call number 6 akube
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Mustack: 5:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
kontinu
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delishpot: 5:10pm On May 28, 2016 |
Jagajaga When you write something nobody can read clearly ![]() 72 Likes 2 Shares |
lirusehn(m): 5:21pm On May 28, 2016 |
Ashewo nko?? ![]() 22 Likes |
TheLoneCitizen(m): 6:01pm On May 28, 2016 |
sugardad1:Banger is extremely correct. 15 Likes |
bentlywills(m): 6:38pm On May 28, 2016 |
OLoshi nko
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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 |
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 "" ![]() Example : check out " mama"in your dictionary. 1 Like |
delishpot: 8:02pm On May 28, 2016 |
Worwor Used to describe an ugly person or thing 24 Likes |
Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 8:43pm On May 28, 2016 |
NKOR?
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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 |
xender(m): 9:51pm On May 28, 2016 |
Elijahrona2:check your dictionary... in some places in africa |
Adeoba10(m): 11:52pm On May 28, 2016 |
Elijahrona2:What about "Orisha" |
gift01: 5:19am On May 29, 2016 |
Shebi (or abi) . Used to test the validity of a subject- either true or false
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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 5:47am On May 29, 2016 |
Akpako ![]() ![]() |
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 |
yungryce: 7:50am On May 29, 2016 |
tosyne2much: otolondolo abi?? |
Omotayor123(f): 8:07am On May 29, 2016 |
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