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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by TroubleMaker47(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
So flag-off wasn't in the dictionary all this while? |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nmezor(f): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
The power of Naija 3 Likes |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by theenchanter: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
sarrki:i clicked ur link and ur source is from a certain Timilehin Omilana who doesn't even cite his own source. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by oz4real83(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
They should have also added moi-moi, akara, eba. Calling our own Nigerian food like "akara" bean-cake, "eba" cassava paste and "moi-moi" I don't know what is evil and wrong 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by JosephXavier: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
They should also add I can't kii MA sef |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by moloneydami(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter: |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by mezarddinny: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
yet some people with inferiority complex want us to erase all these from our vocabulary. It is not possible because the nigerian parlance is not less than that of America 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Jabioro: 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Dem never add my own village new ...words join am..I am still waiting to see Edo,Warri and Lagos grammar.. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by sunshineV(f): 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
How will I tell my clients to send me okada because I'm tired of danfo and agbero 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by hisgrace090: 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Worthy to note! |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by philip0906(m): 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
okorotalkative: 2 Likes |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by shiki(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Pheno4321: 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Wow. So these words can be used in formal settings Apply For Sure Job: https://forms.gle/EJGrjmksjGhbPjzFA |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by moloneydami(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter: It's true! make research before judging or condemnation!
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by triple996(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
ghettokid1:when will dey also then add goatluck Jonathan atifkwu holu--shegu--hoba--sanjo da chimp se--qwan--doos hosun--bande etc 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Nigeria to the world. WAZOBIA. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:38pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
what of Zanku and Gbese 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by gustav25: 3:38pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter:Only mumus like you will doubt 1 Like
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ScienceTv: 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Great. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ghettokid1(m): 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
triple996: 1 Like
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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by 1kinggy(m): 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Narldon: Clown. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by spirul77: 3:40pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
I met a pole that hasn't been to Nigeria once but has dated three naija guys, o boy if you see the way this woman dey knack better pidgin English eh |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by agulion: 3:40pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Okada people go happy say their hustle don enter dicty |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by kestolove95(m): 3:41pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Thank u Buhari for dix |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by adecz: 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Next edition should be updated with the following. . 1) Village people 2) shakara 3) Omugwó 4) Gbegiri 5) Wakawaka 6) jigbiti And other useful words!! 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by DhatPeacefuldud(m): 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
We will not take it! The list is not complete without 'Mad Oh' |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ignis: 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Did they add it as formal or informal word? |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ogunsinamayowa(m): 3:43pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
theenchanter: Guess you are the MUMU 1 Like |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Amotekun777: 3:45pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
All are Yoruba-coined words and terminology. |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by worldclass68(m): 3:45pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Amotekun777: 3:46pm On Jan 21, 2020 |
Imstrong2: 90% of the terminology na Yoruba, abeg. 1 Like 1 Share |
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