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| 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 4:03pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
Nigerian Pidgin is the unofficial lingua franca of Nigeria.“Pidgin”English or broken English (as it is called) originated during the slave trade era as a means of communication between the Europeans and the Africans. Today, pidgin English is still widely spoken in Nigeria, and it helps people from different tribes, communicate easily.Most Pidgin words are English words, however, there are some words that people think are pidgin words, but are actual words that can be found in the English dictionary. Here are some of the words that people wrongly term as ‘bad English’. Source: http://omgvoice.com/lifestyle/nigerian-pidgin-words-english/?geoip&country=NG
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by youngest85(m): 4:04pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by TrapQueen717: 4:07pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
 Oya, im learning... 1 Like |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 4:08pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 4:10pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 4:14pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
TrapQueen717:LOL hope u don learn now |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by TrapQueen717: 4:17pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
pweshboi: Yes...juz wanna ask..isnt that Nigerian pidgin says Chop (eat) not Chow? |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by umarshehu58(m): 4:17pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 4:19pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
TrapQueen717:Most people use chow... You know naija Pidgin day evolve and sometimes 2 words can mean the same thing 1 Like |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by ki10(m): 4:28pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
toh.... |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by Kingsasian(m): 4:43pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
TrapQueen717:aren't you a nigerian? |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by TrapQueen717: 4:50pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by Kingsasian(m): 4:54pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
TrapQueen717:Really? I never knew considering the fact that you are very active here. Hope you are enjoying our platform? |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by Otulord(m): 11:21pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
I seriously disagree with d short knicker part.... There is no such tin lyk *shortknicker* (the two words joined togeda)...... There only shorts used by d british n knicker used by d American
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| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by henrydadon(m): 5:45pm On Apr 05, 2017 |
nice art work |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 7:05am On Apr 06, 2017 |
Otulord:We call it nicker bro... And some calls it short nicker... Just like some says chow and chop |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by pweshboi(m): 7:05am On Apr 06, 2017 |
henrydadon:#Bless |
| Re: 8 Nigerian Pidgin Words That You Probably Did Not Know Are Proper English Words by Otulord(m): 7:43pm On Apr 06, 2017 |
pweshboi:Bt dr is no "short knicker " in d dictionary |
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