We, Nigerians, av a funny way of answering questions, that sends a message only a typical Nigerian can decode. We have funny ways of avoidin direct questions. Atimes, these could also be polite ways to address an invasive question as well.
These replies ranges from embarrassing, hilarious to clueless and sometimes insulting ones. You're likely to misinterprete them unless u're the typical Nigerian. Lolz
Let's examine 10 common ones.

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1. Q: where u dey go?
A: I dey commot[gosh, is dat wat I asked?]
Note: this means "I'm not ready to tell"

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2. Q: you Get food for house?
A: yes, na small remain.[I don't recall askin its quantity]
Note: this means "I'm not ready to share"

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3. Q: where u dey come from?
A: I juz commot go somehwere jaree['somewhere' is nowhere joor]
Note: this means "it's not necessary for u to know"

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4. Q: u go chop?
A: e go reach us?
Note: it means "guy, I'm more hungry than u fink oo; u had berra be sure ur invitation is genuine"....Lmao

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4. Q: you get credit for fone?
A: Na flashing remain[smh...a question that requires a simple yes/no ansa]
Note: this means "I'm not reali ready to spare this airtime of mine for whatever reason u might need it for"

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5. (phone call)Q: u dey house?
A: yes, I dey sleep[lolz..so na inside dream u pick dis call?]
Note: this means "plz, am not in the mood to entertain guests now"

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6. (gettin acquainted with a lady)Q: can I av ur number?
A: my fone is off[lolz..I wonder how ur fone bein on/off relates to the questn]
Note: this means "nah! I don't think so"

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7. Q: aw much dey ur hand?
A: e no much jaree, na small small change
Note: this means "bro, don't even fink of askin me to give/lend u money"

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8. [asking ur bae/boo]Q: who called just now?
A: it's one guy/gurl like that.
Note: this means "bae/boo! What u don't knw, don't hurt u!, I don't fink its necessary"

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9. (on Nairaland)Q: I've sent u a PM
A: ok, but I hardly check my mails[if na airtime I send u for PM, story go change..lol]
Note: this means "I'm not interested in whatever it is, there's a high likelihood that I won't check]

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10. Q: chebi u talk say u no go do am OR commot?
A: Don't mind me jaree
Note: this means: "okay! I changed my mind, but, Hey! I don't owe you an explanation"

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I'm sure we can all relate to this..lolz
Add yours!
Cc: Lalasticlala

Number 5 and 6 got me

where u dey go ?


I dey comot



we are very much guilty of this one

DRISKLEF:
So much hilarity in one post.


Nice one.

Lolz..thanks mahn

Naija with our ways

hahahaha ...i do these alot...
me:lalasticalala come move this thread to fp na. lala: Don't mind me jaree i was checking out something else.
Note: this means: "okay! I changed my mind, but, Hey! I don't owe you an explanation"

***password- Snake in Nairaland shadow***

very true, especially 1,2,6

True quite frankly we dont really answer the questions the way we are meant to but really one isnt really obligated to do that by the way you can give one answer to avoid other questions.

These are actually quite true

true thou

Not Funny!

Not Funny!

one magic moment for op

Everything here I can relate

Lol.