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Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by sarrki(m): 2:47pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Oxford dictionary adds okada, danfo, Mama Put, 26 other Nigerian words, expressions https://m.guardian.ng/news/oxford-dictionary-adds-okada-danfo-mama-put-26-other-nigerian-words-expressions/ 52 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ghettokid1(m): 2:50pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
When will they add Bull-hari? Any way i will enter okada go mama-put, next tomorrow 357 Likes 23 Shares
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by qualityovenbake(m): 2:59pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Hope say no be next tomorrow this thread go reach front page. 158 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by theenchanter: 3:05pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Only mumus will believe this. Modified..... To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ). C'est fini. Modified again.... i've done my own bit, this is the list of newly added word extracted from Nigeria. buka, bukateria, kannywood, k-leg, danfo, okada, barbing-salon, mama-put... and finally Zoning.... to allocate a nomination for public office. The rest aren't there. https://public.oed.com/updates/new-words-list-january-2020/ Gracias! 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by sarrki(m): 3:10pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter: Why not just confirm with just a google search 80 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Stephendeals: 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter: Also originating in the 19th century is K-leg, first attested in 1842 in British English, but now used mostly in Nigerian English. It is another term for the condition of knock knees, as well as a depreciative name for a person affected with this condition, whose inward-turning knees often resemble the shape of the letter K. It is of such widespread use in Nigeria that by the early 1980s, it had acquired a figurative meaning—a K-leg can now also be any sort of problem, flaw, setback, or obstacle. 142 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Slawormir: 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Damnnnnn niggarrr Like seriously 3 Likes |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Roon9(m): 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Wow! So I could actually add a couple of these words to my thesis and then photocopy this page as attestation before submitting to my lecturer next tomorrow. Call for our 250,000mAH lithium-ion solar powerbank that could power your TV, laptop, and up to 4 lighting points for up to 10 hours daily. 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by maestroferddi: 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Great... |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Narldon: 3:31pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
They should add Amotekun to make it 30. That word has been all over the place since this year. 55 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by PastorandMentor(m): 3:32pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Love it. Up niaja 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Ossaiman(m): 3:32pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
La wa.... Lol ghettokid1: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Ejjis(m): 3:32pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Na sooo
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by recievesense: 3:32pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
What of Mad oh? 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by kirkwood: 3:32pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
See, I can use akara, okada, danfo, similar stuff, but you see that "I put to bed"and other phrases, nah. I want to chop indomie.... |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Imstrong2(m): 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Pidgin language is gradually gaining international acceptance 13 Likes |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by winkmart: 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
no be achievement abeg, Nigerian youths need to learn new skills to grow 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
they should add lifeless one |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by HajiMT: 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
This is the reason it is good for one not to discard their language and culture. In the long run, others will emulate you 35 Likes |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Let me count how many of the words were Yorubalized 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by atimadesign(m): 3:33pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Nigeria English... Na was hoo 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by luluosas(m): 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Great Chop-chop is a goal
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by supereagle(m): 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Amotekun must be added. 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by qanda: 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Nice |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Rollins777(m): 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Correct,English don dey finish na they need more from us, good. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by IbadanNews: 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
What of Amotekun? 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Chidave9(m): 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
How? is that oxford pigin english? 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Iheoforlex: 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Make we dey watch film na |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by MrHighSea: 3:34pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Make the world feel us small. Great achievements. Buhari did it. Iran, N/korea and US don do shakara too much. Mtchewww 1 Like 2 Shares |
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