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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.

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sugardad1(m): 4:14pm On May 28, 2016
2. Follow come b3 /charger

It means original battery or charger

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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princefunmmy(m): 4:38pm On May 28, 2016
Ok.. Booked
chriskosherbal(m): 4:43pm On May 28, 2016
Funny and cool.
sugardad1(m): 4:49pm On May 28, 2016
Lalasticlala

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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
delishpot: 5:10pm On May 28, 2016
Jagajaga


When you write something nobody can read clearly grin

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lirusehn(m): 5:21pm On May 28, 2016
Ashewo nko??sad

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TheLoneCitizen(m): 6:01pm On May 28, 2016
sugardad1:
2. Banger

Not club bangers. Oyibos call it fire works/ fire crackers, but we persist in calling it banger or knock-out.
Banger is extremely correct.

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bentlywills(m): 6:38pm On May 28, 2016
OLoshi nko
Dfinex(f): 7:17pm On May 28, 2016
sugardad1:
2. Banger

Not club bangers. Oyibos call it fire works/ fire crackers, but we persist in calling it banger or knock-out.

please edit banger out of the list. it's an English word. knockout is ok.

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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 "" cheesy like say na there word

Example : check out " mama"in your dictionary.

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delishpot: 8:02pm On May 28, 2016
Worwor

Used to describe an ugly person or thing

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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:


please edit banger out of the list. it's an English word. knockout is ok.
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 grin

Bololo means skin cut

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Re: Photos That Describe Words Used By Nigerians Only by Nobody: 9:18pm On May 28, 2016
xender:
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 "" cheesy like say na there word

Example : check out " mama"in your dictionary.

Mama is a universally recognised word. It's used in Asia more than Africa

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xender(m): 9:51pm On May 28, 2016
Elijahrona2:


Mama is a universally recognised word. It's used in Asia more than Africa
check your dictionary... in some places in africa
Adeoba10(m): 11:52pm On May 28, 2016
Elijahrona2:


Mama is a universally recognised word. It's used in Asia more than Africa
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 grin grin
tosyne2much(m): 7:06am On May 29, 2016
I feel you jawe OP.. Make I add mine cool


Kitty-cat

It is the colloquial way of referring to what a woman has under her skirt

*nobody should quote me* cool

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yungryce: 7:50am On May 29, 2016
tosyne2much:
I feel you jawe OP.. Make I add mine cool



Kitty-cat


It is the colloquial way of referring to what a woman has under her skirt


*nobody should quote me* cool


otolondolo abi??
Omotayor123(f): 8:07am On May 29, 2016
grin grin Aproko tongue

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