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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by fineboynl(m): 3:47pm On Jan 21, 2020
Funny thing is that okada originated from Edo state imitations of the okada airline to motorcycle in late 90s. The original word okada is a community in edo state where the Asama of Benin kingdom comes from which own the okada airline.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Longman180(m): 3:48pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.
yess oo

Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by 8stargeneral: 3:48pm On Jan 21, 2020
wetin be Dia meaning
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by oz4real83(m): 3:48pm On Jan 21, 2020
Amotekun777:


90% of the terminology na Yoruba, abeg.
who told you? They are majorly Niger-deltan words.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Osidazz19: 3:49pm On Jan 21, 2020
[[s]quote author=ghettokid1 post=85988180]When will they add Bull-hari?
Any way i will go mama-put next tomorrow[/quote][/s]

They already have ASININE. Check it out, it fits you most appropriately.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by one1prax(m): 3:51pm On Jan 21, 2020
wow, this one shock me
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Drosonogasta(m): 3:51pm On Jan 21, 2020
No be only oxford, dem include am for lexicon too.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Longman180(m): 3:51pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.we believe it

Modified.....

To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ).

C'est fini.
tongue
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.we believe it

Modified.....

To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ).

C'est fini.

Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ghettokid1(m): 3:52pm On Jan 21, 2020
Osidazz19:
[[s]quote author=ghettokid1 post=85988180]When will they add Bull-hari?
Any way i will go mama-put next tomorrow[/s]

They already have ASININE. Check it out, it fits you most appropriately.

Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Emmasnoop(m): 3:52pm On Jan 21, 2020
What of bubu
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by DonXavi(m): 3:54pm On Jan 21, 2020
d
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by hopexter(m): 3:56pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.

Modified.....

To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ).

C'est fini.

Of what purpose is it if it's a lie? That's what you show think first you mumu man grin

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Skmoda360(m): 3:57pm On Jan 21, 2020
Very soon em go enlist "japa" into the OED....
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Osidazz19: 3:58pm On Jan 21, 2020
[quote author=ghettokid1 post=85989841][/quote]

Ha sorry son, you lost your feeding bottle? Stop crying and wailing, mama will buy you another bottle.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Ladycewhy(f): 4:01pm On Jan 21, 2020
Pidgin should have its own dictionary.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by YungMillionaire: 4:02pm On Jan 21, 2020
What about village people? The most used phrase on Nairaland.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by 8stargeneral: 4:04pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.

Modified.....

To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ).

C'est fini.
it's true.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by MrDarmmhe(m): 4:05pm On Jan 21, 2020
Don't worry, they'II soon add 'marlian' which means rude and naughty
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 4:06pm On Jan 21, 2020
Narldon:


They should add Amotekun to make it 30.

That word has been all over the place since this year.

Amotekun is still new. Let them add Ruga first.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by innowestt13: 4:06pm On Jan 21, 2020
HajiMT:
This is the reason it is good for one not to discard their language and culture. In the long run, others will emulate you
like the igbos, chosen English better than mother language ���
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by shogsman(m): 4:07pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.

Modified.....

To those quoting me to talk rubbish, na una sabi, i'm not gonna give u d attention u crave for. U can kwantinue to wallow in ur .............. ( fill in d gap ).

C'est fini.
How does it feel knowing you've made a fool out of yourself in such a dramatic fashion.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by JayPeeOham: 4:08pm On Jan 21, 2020
And one somebody will come and tell me don't used this and that when speaking English...


Let me catch that OP here

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Novaccines: 4:09pm On Jan 21, 2020
Wow
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by shogsman(m): 4:11pm On Jan 21, 2020
Imstrong2:
Pidgin language is gradually gaining international acceptance
The way some of you think is kinda funny,so you expect Americans, Germans, Spaniards to speak pidgin English right, the only significance it will gain will always be within the shores of west Africa.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 4:12pm On Jan 21, 2020
Innovate!

People don't know what they want,until you show them.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by bs81(m): 4:13pm On Jan 21, 2020
they should add jagajaga. as in Nigeria jagajaga
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Neddyogu(m): 4:16pm On Jan 21, 2020
Roon9:
Wow! So I could actually add a couple of these words to my thesis and then photocopy this page as attestation before submitting to my lecturer next tomorrow.

See you, see repeat.

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by akilo1: 4:17pm On Jan 21, 2020
Audio addition.if u know u know
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by tityboi: 4:23pm On Jan 21, 2020
Really
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Klington: 4:25pm On Jan 21, 2020
What about "the money well spendend"

"operation python dance"

"crocodile smile"
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by dominique(f): 4:29pm On Jan 21, 2020
I knew it can never be in an advanced learner's dictionary

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by samilly(m): 4:30pm On Jan 21, 2020
K-leg is a goal!

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