3/19/2024 0 Comments Pidgin english nigerian dictionary![]() I no Kuku sabi am, meaning I really don't know him. Kuku: Word placed in sentence for emphasis e.g. To be given protective charms by witch doctor e.g Babalawo don kuk am well well. na for mai two eye korokoro I see am hapun 2. Korodoome: Large vessel for storing water. Ko ko e se: Trouser that barely reaches ankle. Usually refers to corruption among public officers. Kill and divide: Make a killing and divide the spoils. Danfo buses known for always being in a hurry. Kia-kia bus: Quick-quick buses Yoruba word. Threat to someone telling him that - More trouble than bargained for is on the way. Keep Lagos clean: Large bell bottomed trousers that drags on the floor. Kind of African print fabric thought to have originated in the city of the same name the capital of Uganda. Kalakuta: House of the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, which was burnt down by soldiers. the stork fish bodi strong Kakaraka laik say dem never cook am. See Sput, Spoot, Baffs and Give dem finis. Unexpected Complications in a situation 3. Date election result was annulled in Nigeria. Judge: Say ones side of the story in a dispute. Watering hole where food and drinks are sold. Jollof: Paella like dish of rice made with tomatoes, peppers and spices. Joke na joke: This is no longer funny! Also - If na joke stop am! Slang to denote a Nigerian who has just returned from abroad especially after a long absence. Jiga: Parasitic worm infestation on legs or foot such as Guinea worm. e.g Ol' boy why you dey talk Jazz laik dat? Jambress: Female freshman in Nigerian universities. Jambite: Freshman in Nigerian university. Body in charge of University entrance in Nigeria who organise a yearly entrance examination. Jamb: Joint Admission and Matriculation Board. Jack: Read seriously especially for examination. Isiewu: Igbo soup made from goat's head (including the mashed brain), vegetables, palm oil and potash. Language spoken by the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria 2. How I go come do?: What am I supposed to do? Home trouble: A personal disaster blamed on a family member using Juju to cause problems. e no get home training meaning she wasn't brought up well. Home delivery: Girl sent off to meet husband for first time following arranged marriage. Hold this one for hand: 1.Take 2.Take this monetary gift. Hold belle: Prevent hunger e.g Abeg take dis chin-chin hold belle till the yam cook. Duration is proportional to emotional state ay the time Hiss: sound emitted while sucking ones teeth. Highway manager: Public cleaner of major roads in Lagos. Eccentric e.g Why you dress laik yua head no correct. The foreman would have shouted Chaps (or Hey) obey. ![]() Used to psyche up people who then respond by shouting Hey! Might have originated from the shouts of workers and their foremen during railway construction in Nigeria. Dry and dusty winds blowing Southwards from the Sahara occurring during the dry season. Half field: When the ball remains in the weaker team's half of the field during soccer match. Gorimapka: Derived from name of soap character with clean- head. ![]() God forbid bad thing: God will not allow that to happen. God forbid: God will not allow that to happen. Girls follow me: Hair cut with horizontal parting on back of head. Giraffe: Examination malpractice were the neck is stretched to spy neighbour's work. Ghana must go: Large woven red or blue plastic carrier bag which was used by Ghanaians when they fled Nigeria during a mass deportation exercise. See poor man dey waka as if na im get road. Get gist: Important information to tell e.g. Get as e bi: There's something odd about it. Geisha: Brand of sardines in tomato sauce. Gbomogbomo: Child snatcher usually for fetish. Gbegiri soup: Yoruba soup made from ground beans, red capsicum, onions, tomatoes and palm oil. everybodi carry im Garuwa meaning mind your own business. Garuwa is used as a metaphor for private business e.g. Garuwa: Aluminium container for fetching water. Gaining calories: Couple in tight embrace. ![]()
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