bengems:
Pilele ....who doesn't know what it means? ask me

gurunlocker:
what of this latest Nairaland slang
Awon werey 100%

Abayor7:
Stop Sebe
Ojo - Police
Irin Tutu - Gun
Olosho- Prostitute
Ilefo
Igara
Buate
Waso....abbreviation for Wazobia. That's the
street name for #50.
White..... #50
Shandy... #20
Faiba--#5
Shandy-#20
White-#50
Awo-#100
Oloye-#1000.

LASTMA.
I'm not going to tell you the meaning. Just
mess with any LASTMA official, then you'll
know the meaning. If you're a bus driver
(even in proxima potency), you should take
note of this; to avoid stories that touch the
pocket.


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

Abayor7:
Stop Sebe
Ojo - Police
Irin Tutu - Gun
Olosho- Prostitute
Karishika - olosho
Ilefo
Igara
Buate
Waso....abbreviation for Wazobia. That's the
street name for #50.
White..... #50
Shandy... #20
Faiba--#5
Shandy-#20
White-#50
Awo-#100
Oloye-#1000.

LASTMA.
I'm not going to tell you the meaning. Just
mess with any LASTMA official, then you'll
know the meaning. If you're a bus driver
(even in proxima potency), you should take
note of this; to avoid stories that touch the
pocket.


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

gurunlocker:
what of this latest Nairaland slang

Awon werey 100%

HawksDude:
Money Slangs: Waso (50 Naira); 10fibre (100naira), 20fibre(200naira); 2fibre=1shandy (do the maths); Figo (500naira)

Trouble Slangs: Gobe, kasala (when you hear these, you better hold your body)


Bus slangs: Just scream 'Owa' at your conductor to control your conductor to stop your bus.


Also learn others like 'Olosho', 'Shima', 'Ashanna', insultive words for women.


Skushi/Werey 100% = craze/madness: so when they say you have skushi, well, theyre telling you youre crazy/mad!

Eja (fish) = Weed [my niggas will understand this ].

sagewonders:
love no Mans land

Abayor7:
Stop Sebe
Ojo - Police
Irin Tutu - Gun
Olosho- Prostitute
Karishika - olosho
Ilefo
Igara
Buate
Waso....abbreviation for Wazobia. That's the
street name for #50.
White..... #50
Shandy... #20
Faiba--#5
Shandy-#20
White-#50
Awo-#100
Oloye-#1000.

LASTMA.
I'm not going to tell you the meaning. Just
mess with any LASTMA official, then you'll
know the meaning. If you're a bus driver
(even in proxima potency), you should take
note of this; to avoid stories that touch the
pocket.


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

Abayor7:


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

emilyone:
Please my people which one is 'tesojue'

Abayor7:


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

erunz:
Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.

Johnny Just Come

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. If people find this to be your status, they may want to take advantage of you. So, do not act like a JJC especially when you are inside a public bus or transacting business.

[s]Akube

Amongst traders of Igbo extraction, Akube refers to goods or products that have little quality or have been previously used. Interestingly, many people have come to associate themselves with Akube products as its affordability attracts higher purchase.
[/s]
Shine Your Eyes

Shine your eyes simply admonish you to be very vigilant. This is because Lagos is a crowded city and nearly everyone is in a hurry. You should be vigilant and conscious. By the you do not need to worry too much because Lagos is safe but ensure that you shine your eyes always.

On You Own

Oyo is a state in South-west Nigeria. However, when ear catches that word, they are not referring to Oyo Staterather it simply means you are On Your Own. For example, if you want to borrow money from a friend, he uses the acronym Oyo, it means it is not possible. It is often used to express negation.

Owambe

Even though Owambe is a Yoruba slang, it is now a universal expression for partying. So, when next you hear Owambe, get your traditional wear ready, you are going for a christening, birthday or wedding and ensure that you enjoy yourself.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/street-slangs-you-must-know-when-you-in-lagos/

HawksDude:
Money Slangs: Waso (50 Naira); 10fibre (100naira), 20fibre(200naira); 2fibre=1shandy (do the maths); Figo (500naira)

Trouble Slangs: Gobe, kasala (when you hear these, you better hold your body)


Bus slangs: Just scream 'Owa' at your conductor to control your drive to stop your bus.


Also learn others like 'Olosho', 'Shima', 'Ashanna', insultive words for women.


Skushi/Werey 100% = craze/madness: so when they say you have skushi, well, theyre telling you youre crazy/mad!

Eja (fish) = Weed [my niggas will understand this ].

ticker:
pls what does "we don enter one chance" mean?

osaslord500:
If u are in the north and a Hausa man points you and say “wana yaro, acuya ne!!” my brother just run

Bollinger:


I remember my first week in chicago. I was in a bus and i dozed off. The normal way to disembark at your stop is to watch out for the name on a flashing dashboard by the driver and then pull on a chord in the center of the bus located overhead. Somehow i woke up just before my bus stop and panicked. I started screaming "owa". . ."owa" and everyone was looking at me like i was nuts. There was one chick sitting in the back of the bus laughing like crazy. That's how i knew she was Nigerian. She motioned to me to pull the chord. God i was so embarrassed. It's funny now. It wasn't funny then.

KashyBaby:
Lol...owambe..

tonychristopher:
What is obo NLA ..I hear that so much in Lagos

fako1:
Mtseeeeew! All dz butty OPs sef. I was hoping to open the thread and see slangs like

gboju (commot face).

ajuwaya (leave it)

buate (respect)

shandy or wazo (#50)

10 fiber (#100)

You get mouth (well connected)

Omo get Inside (Rich kid)

Alaye or Ogbeni (Mr man)

Owo epo (gate-crash party)

Odeku or 1759 (guiness stout)

Ashy (prostitute)

G (Advance free fraud).

Zanga (neigbhourhood).

Igbin (clitoris)

C.V (Computer village).

Eke (police)

Sojo (Soilder)

Sa mi je (kiss)

Leg (footwear)

Ike (Trophy)

Omo Indomie & Egg (A forming but cheap lady)

I better pass my neighbour (smallest generator).

Shanawaole (fireworks)

Toko-taya (key $ padlock)

Sule (Absurd).

Buga (proud)

O'gara (loaded)

Efiwe (Brilliant)

Champey (champion/champion's league)

Abeg i no fit shout, slangs yampian.