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| What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by LeonesVee: 10:48pm On Jan 31, 2016 |
Can anyone help? A friend just asked me and I, uncharacteristically, couldn't say anything of note. CC: Lalasticlala, Ishilove. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by Nobody: 11:04pm On Jan 31, 2016 |
Disdainful expression
Or belittling expression 2 Likes |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by adewaletb3(m): 11:51pm On Jan 31, 2016 |
mctifey: |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by spinna: 12:06am On Feb 01, 2016 |
sneer.. derisive look/ expression.. mocking look/expression 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by matrix199(m): 4:08am On Feb 01, 2016 |
LeonesVee: "Snout" is an appropriate word. 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by SporaD8: 7:50am On Feb 01, 2016 |
jeer |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by SporaD8: 7:55am On Feb 01, 2016 |
matrix199:"Snout" is too literal. "Jeer" actually qualifies the intention. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by ggrin(f): 8:34am On Feb 01, 2016 |
Yinmu - yim or yims  2 Likes |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by ademasta(m): 9:14am On Feb 01, 2016 |
Yinmu=Twistnose 6 Likes |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by Oluwadare: 9:51am On Feb 01, 2016 |
You all tried. However, the qualified verb for it is GRIMACE. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by matrix199(m): 10:20am On Feb 01, 2016 |
SporaD8: Do u know what literal means? Have you seen a pig before? The nose of a pig is called a snout. Go observe a pig and see how it 'yinmus' with its snout. So snout(verb) is the most appropriate term for 'yinmu'. 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by matrix199(m): 10:29am On Feb 01, 2016 |
Oluwadare: Grimace applies to the general facial expression. Grimace lasts longer than 3secs. Yinmu literally means 'move the nose scornfully'. Yinmu is a quick tingle of the nose. So snout(verb) is a more qualified term because it involves the movement of the nose only. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by rattlesnake(m): 12:18pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Yinmu nose rotary |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by ShakurM(m): 12:42pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Winks nose  |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by engrhorla(m): 1:07pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Yinmu = nose wrinkle  |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by DrDxtrz: 1:13pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Oluwadare:Grimace isn't a verb, rather a noun, I stand corrected. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by Nobody: 1:54pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
LeonesVee: You mean ? 4 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by daxon001(m): 2:10pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
To YIMICK som1
lol |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by daxon001(m): 2:10pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
To YIMICK som1 or
To YIMUCK som1
lol |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by DharmyYinks: 2:11pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Yinmu = Stanky nose |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by Oluwadare: 2:17pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
matrix199:I seriously disagreed with you. Reason being, snout comes about like a noun, you might have a point in grimace longer in performing but considering the fact that yimu is one of those Yoruba words that has no certain word in English Language, grimace remains the most qualified word for it. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by matrix199(m): 3:02pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Oluwadare: If this argument was 2.95 odd, I'll place all my properties on 'Snout'. Snout means nose(noun). But it can also be used as a verb to mean 'move the nose, which in yoruba yinmu means 'raise the nose to scorn someone. Grimace is a facial expression that indicates a mental or emotional state. It doesn't indicate a scorn. 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by gemale(m): 4:38pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
What abt "sneer"? |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by SporaD8: 4:43pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
matrix199:I know exactly what I mean when I say literally. Why do people yinmu? To look like a Pig, or to make mockery of you? Someone just corrected my "Jeer" to "sneer"! "Sneer" is the exact word that combine the intention with the expression! Thank you |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by matrix199(m): 5:25pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
SporaD8: Sneer it is. I agree with sneer. But grimace, nah! So it's settled then. We've all learnt one or two words. No one is too big to learn. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by prahcetomi(m): 6:16pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Shakes nose with osmotic pressure. 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by LeonesVee: 9:15pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
What can I say? Thanks to y'all that commented. I learnt a deal and laughed at the funny comments too. Thanks. |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by Nobody: 11:18pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Flaring of the Alae Nasi |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by seunny4lif(m): 11:31am On Feb 02, 2016 |
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| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by mozele(m): 12:17pm On Feb 02, 2016 |
matrix199: Lolz wetin man no go see. Good explanation although it doesn't mean the movement of the nose alone. It will be nice if you guys show the OP a practical example, or make hin better go learn Yoruba 121 |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by spinna: 9:13pm On Feb 04, 2016 |
So i won cos i said sneer 1st . Whats the prize op? grimace is an expression of pain or discomfort, snout is an animal's elongated mouth and nose. Feels good 2 b a winner lolz 1 Like |
| Re: What Is The English Language Equivalent Of "Yinmu"? by scholes0(m): 2:17pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
People should realize that not every Yoruba or Nigerian expression has an English equivalent, cos we have completely different cultures. When has anyone here ever seen a white person yinmu? Yinmu is not expressed in western culture.... It isn't even the same as sneering. 1 Like |
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