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| Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by newhaven(f): 7:34pm On Nov 11, 2011 |
This is for those abroad. which words/slangs/phrases did you have to learn when you travelled and what do they mean in their contexts? Basically from English-speaking countries though its not restricted to those alone. |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by imperiouxx(m): 9:24pm On Nov 11, 2011 |
Fucck you, a s s hole! |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by oyewolejos(m): 2:20am On Nov 12, 2011 |
Mayate (Spanish word for a Nigga) Nigga Homie Bitches Shit Feel me? Fucck Hood (Bonnet) Trunk (Booth) Rollover (Somersault) Freeway (Expressway) Gas (Petrol) Akata (African American) Kokoye (Mexican) |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Nobody: 10:34am On Nov 13, 2011 |
oyewolejos: On time |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by zukkyo: 10:46am On Nov 13, 2011 |
Cara ( Police) Follow the Via ( deportation ) Germo ( Nigerians in Germany) Yankee ( Nigerians in the US) Guai ( trouble) college ( prison) |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by allboyz(m): 11:20am On Nov 13, 2011 |
screw you! |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by omopope: 11:40am On Nov 13, 2011 |
From UK: "Aint it" pronounced as "Init". |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by osasp(m): 11:43am On Nov 13, 2011 |
uk youth some used in other places aswell piff/buff/peng/chong - good looking 1 bill - £100 1 bag - £1000 crease - laugh init/innit - isn't it shubz - food chao - eat rave - party wagwan - what's going on cant think of any more now |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by BCuZiMBlaCk(m): 12:03pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
See slangs |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by kabukabu50(m): 12:29pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
None, the world is a lot smaller than it used to be  , most of us who grew up with american media absorb tons of it, save for a few phrases that could throw you a curved ball  |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by ptaller(m): 12:35pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
sure sure: I'm cool, fine, good, I'm alright and it also means hi. Sharp: I'm done, you are alright. Some even use it to say hi. In South Africa |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by runsgirl: 1:31pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
init |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by martyns303(m): 1:48pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
ptaller:"ni" meaning "OK?" sharp n sure sure is also very popular, "hey wena" |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Spclst900: 2:10pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
quoi du neuf? What's the latest? |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by BabaIbada: 2:16pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Cheers mate! |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Bisijohn: 2:19pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Aussie/Ozz(Australia) Uni (University) Unit (Flat/ Apartment) Good (I'm fine. Incase you are responding to greetings) 20 Box( 20AUD Dollar) Tea (supper). |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by begwong: 2:22pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
ghyundog-hungry rikpa-food ghwebhak-a.s.s hole! BURUNDI |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Geezle(m): 2:28pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
pendeho, spanish word |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Diligence: 2:39pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
eke or ndi-eke - (white policeman/men), respectively, |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by BabaO2: 2:48pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
quoi du neuf? What's the latest?hmm, i think it is any news? though English is flexible sa |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Nobody: 2:55pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
I'm good Dorm (hostel) innit- ain't it y'all- you all badass- very good yeah?- right? |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by dnative(m): 2:57pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
aduro - asylum sikiru or olode - security guard early mo mo - cleaner shekere or ewe (leaf) - cheque laide - lloyds bankole - barclays pupa (red) - british passport dagbo - forgery ori iya charlie - pound sterling notes se'yawo - arranged marriage araba - asians ojo - cops galo - prison j'ewa (eat beans) - in prison ju pada - deport Yoruba slangs - UK  |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by ismaeel86(m): 3:08pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
UK mate: friend lad: guy quid: pound, eg 10 quid= 10 pound CBA: cant be arsed Cheers: thanks |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by ismaeel86(m): 3:08pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
cuppa: cup of tea or coffee |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by dayokanu(m): 3:47pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
FIBI - FBI SolaSola - SSN Ejire - Immigration Popo - Cop finna - Can (I finna go to Walmart) Gahh Leee - Exclamation to indicate exasperation |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Nobody: 4:09pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Yawa- Trouble |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by dalebutt1: 4:12pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Sorry to say this is just as ridiculous as it can get, damn! mature people like this craving about slang learned in the western country? Now can we please find something to keep us busy? |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by henwun(m): 4:16pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
dayokanu: You are on point |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by Spclst900: 4:23pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Baba_O:kind of |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by awesomet1(m): 4:42pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
quid bruv 're you alright?!  init having some sentences ending with "yeah" bug off |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by perdey: 4:44pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
back up reverse my bad I'm sorry tripping college university major course of study |
| Re: Words/slangs/phrases You Had To Learn Abroad by wikitruth: 5:29pm On Nov 13, 2011 |
Chinco(Chinese) Paki (Pakistani) Fashe (Do odd job) Inde (Indefinte stay) Brown Pali (British Passport) Ike (Credit card) Ojo Iku (Expiry date) Ejire (Police, because they work in two) |
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