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15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:39am On May 27, 2016
If you live in Nigeria, then you will be familiar with some of the Nigerian slangs being used here and there. These slangs are some of the things that make Nigeria interesting as a country. Find below some of the slangs used in Nigeria we compiled for you:
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:40am On May 27, 2016
1. Gbera This is one of the latest slangs in town.
Gbera means move. Conductors often say it
to the bus drivers while they are working.
But when you are in some areas and this
slang is being said with no danfo in view,
you should become conscious as thieves who pick pockets use it in signaling to each
other. You may have to hold on to your bags tightly
and leave that vicinity as soon as possible.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:42am On May 27, 2016
2. Twale: This slang is used when giving honor to
someone. It is a way of showing respect to
people in the street. Many guys who live in
the streets use this slang to pay respect to
those who belong to a hierarchy higher than
theirs. When this slang is used, the two hands are raised above the head as a sign
of total submission.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Cutehector(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016
Kashybaby come and learn oooo.. cool
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Theyveedo(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016
Mention me when u r done
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016
3. Fashi or bone: When you hear a Nigerian say ‘bone’, do not think he or she is talking about the skeletal part of an animal or human being. This slang means to let go of something. This is the same as ‘fashi’. When it is being used in arguments, the speaker wants the issue or matter forgotten.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by klassykute(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016
no3 can also be KPONKPI
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:46am On May 27, 2016
4. Ja: When Nigerians say ‘ja’, it means to escape. They use it when relaying their experiences about a situation where they had to run for their safety. This is different from having to cut a substance like the Yoruba meaning of break.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by petz(f): 6:46am On May 27, 2016
grin
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by tundelis(m): 6:47am On May 27, 2016
Lala: This 1 is used on Nairaland to describe broke niggaz and big balls crooks who is a friend of snakes and lizard plus e enjoy big celeb b¤¤bs too cheesy cheesy
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:47am On May 27, 2016
5. Akata: This is a popular slang in Nigeria as it is being used for whites.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:48am On May 27, 2016
6. Jand: When a Nigeria talks about jand, he is talking about shifting base and leaving the country. Nigerians say ‘jand’ in place of abroad.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:49am On May 27, 2016
7. Chelsea and barca: When Nigerians use this slang, they are referring to the butts and boobs of a woman. It could be misleading as people could think they are talking about football; barca means butts for most Nigerians.

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Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:50am On May 27, 2016
8. Fall hand: Nigerians often use this slang while speaking pidgin. It means to be disappointed.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:52am On May 27, 2016
9. Gbana: Lagosians use gbana when talking about marijuana. There are different slangs used when talking about marijuana; some use ‘eja’ while others use weewee, and skonk.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:53am On May 27, 2016
10. Butty: When Nigerians refer to some people as butty, they mean they are over pampered and spoilt. It is a widely used slang in Nigeria
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:54am On May 27, 2016
11. Cowbell: There is a brand of milk sold in Nigeria that is called cowbell; but when Nigerians talk about cowbell, they are referring to a woman’s breasts. This is usually used when the person’s breasts are very large.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:55am On May 27, 2016
12. Guck: This slang means to fall for a lie or believe something without checking to see if it is true or not.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:56am On May 27, 2016
13. Jambito: This is a slang that is commonly used in universities in Nigeria. It is used when referring to first year undergraduates. They are easy to spot because of their mode of dressing and the lost looks they have plastered on their faces for a while.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:57am On May 27, 2016
14. Aro or yaba left: When this slang is used for a person, the person is being told to go for mental checkup as the person is suspected to be psychologically unwell.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:59am On May 27, 2016
15. Yawa: This is another popular slang used in Nigeria. This slang could mean insult or embarrassment or trouble depending on the context in which it is being used.
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 7:01am On May 27, 2016
Theyveedo:
Mention me when u r done
ok
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Nobody: 7:04am On May 27, 2016
Cutehector:
Kashybaby come and learn oooo.. cool




Writing them down...juz not to forget it grin


Now lemme use these one by one..

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Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by thesicilian: 7:34am On May 27, 2016
KingJahzmineKing:
7. Chelsea and barca: When Nigerians use this slang, they are
referring to the butts and boobs of a
woman. It could be misleading as people
could think they are talking about football;
barca means butts for most Nigerians.

Thought that was Man chest er and Ass enal?

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Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 7:55am On May 27, 2016
thesicilian:

Thought that was Man chest er and Ass enal?
lolz anyhow
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Julietcutie(f): 9:02am On May 27, 2016
op what of dawanyi ...i think it means never or no... guys use it alot

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