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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 6:55pm On Jan 21, 2020
Lostz:
you don't know but you know it is related to Abuja and baba?

You catch me cool
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by cyrilamx(m): 6:57pm On Jan 21, 2020
spirul77:
I met a polish that hasn't been to Nigeria once but has dated three naija guys, I boy if this woman dey knack better pidgin English eh
A person from Poland is call a POLE why the language is POLISH.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by penukz2015(m): 7:08pm On Jan 21, 2020
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So I can freely use them..wow
Obago!!
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Odion2016(m): 7:14pm On Jan 21, 2020
It is time to ace IELTS..good news
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by PRECIOUS14482(m): 7:27pm On Jan 21, 2020
Very true
Highly Authenticated
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Zenithpeak(m): 7:31pm On Jan 21, 2020
okorotalkative:


Also originating in the 19th century is K-leg, first attested in 1842 in British English, but now used mostly in Nigerian English. It is another term for the condition of knock knees, as well as a depreciative name for a person affected with this condition, whose inward-turning knees often resemble the shape of the letter K. It is of such widespread use in Nigeria that by the early 1980s, it had acquired a figurative meaning—a K-leg can now also be any sort of problem, flaw, setback, or obstacle.


Eg. The matter get k-leg


Na only in Nigeria we they take English confuse oyinbos... We too much for nija.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by spirul77: 7:40pm On Jan 21, 2020
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Thanks for the correction bros.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Glycosunde: 7:40pm On Jan 21, 2020
please let them add BC- Before Change, e.g rice was #8500 2013BC
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by tck2000(m): 7:55pm On Jan 21, 2020
Imstrong2:
Pidgin language is gradually gaining international acceptance
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by themanderon: 7:57pm On Jan 21, 2020
A language is a way of communication. Make we popularize our own too. Its time we take our own version of English language to the rest of the world like the native speakers have been doing to us over the past years. Its now a two way thing not a one way street. You bring to us we take to you shikina.
Nigerian English is a goal.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by cosmos1440: 7:59pm On Jan 21, 2020
They missed go-slow

Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Litmus: 8:26pm On Jan 21, 2020
These following words need championing: Southern Nigerian, 'Wahala' and Northern Nigerian Walahi = word for problem and trouble…
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by GermanMelania: 8:30pm On Jan 21, 2020
oz4real83:
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 grin

What is the English name for gbegiri? grin grin grin

That cassave flake thing is so annoying. Garri is granulated sef not flaked. Double annoyance

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Roon9(m): 8:51pm On Jan 21, 2020
iambankx:
What's the cost for the power bank and how safe is it??



Its 85k. Two years warranty.
There's scarcely any hazard with it sir
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Chibokgame: 8:53pm 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.



Call for our 250,000mAH lithium-ion solar powerbank that could power your TV, laptop, and up to 4 lighting points for up to 10 hours daily.


How much is the battery? And can it be charged with a small generator?,
What about a snapshot, it could also be helpful
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Roon9(m): 8:56pm On Jan 21, 2020
Chibokgame:



How much is the battery? And can it be charged with a small generator?,
What about a snapshot, it could also be helpful

85k, yes it can be charged with "I better pass my neighbor". There are tons of pictures on my timeline on nl. Just click my name
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Mosco100(m): 9:15pm On Jan 21, 2020
End time
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by bilulu(m): 9:57pm 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
Na only you don talk better tin since
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by hybraheeem002(m): 10:03pm On Jan 21, 2020
For example, you get k-leg
okorotalkative:


Also originating in the 19th century is K-leg, first attested in 1842 in British English, but now used mostly in Nigerian English. It is another term for the condition of knock knees, as well as a depreciative name for a person affected with this condition, whose inward-turning knees often resemble the shape of the letter K. It is of such widespread use in Nigeria that by the early 1980s, it had acquired a figurative meaning—a K-leg can now also be any sort of problem, flaw, setback, or obstacle.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by hybraheeem002(m): 10:05pm On Jan 21, 2020
GermanMelania:


What is the English name for gbegiri? grin grin grin

That cassave flake thing is so annoying. Garri is granulated sef not flaked. Double annoyance
efo riro should also be added
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by EnaibeSam: 10:08pm On Jan 21, 2020
They for come Warri come add more like: wetin? Who you ep? Or maybe for currency: sky, white, red, green, heysh, etc
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by johnaruson(m): 11:23pm On Jan 21, 2020
Why not add "Ashawo" the most popular word for a prostitute or free access. "Sabi" meaning to know. etc. Oxford should consult me to help them.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by einsteine(m): 12:21am On Jan 22, 2020
etrange:
I don't get. Words like zone, gist, chop, etc have always been there nah... undecided

Not with the Nigerian usage.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Germi9: 2:02am On Jan 22, 2020
Naija we hail thee
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 8:03am On Jan 22, 2020
ghettokid1:
When will they add Bull-hari?
Any way i will enter okada go mama-put, next tomorrow

His name is already there

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Buhari

grin
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by etrange: 8:04am On Jan 22, 2020
einsteine:


Not with the Nigerian usage.


Ok
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Lilimax(f): 8:27am On Jan 22, 2020
adecz:
grin grin

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!!
True!
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by bbankky: 8:36am On Jan 22, 2020
That's interesting
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by bbankky: 8:37am On Jan 22, 2020
adecz:
grin grin

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!!


True grin grin
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Kaybex007(m): 9:26am On Jan 22, 2020
Let no one come to tell me my English language is not correct, just like I've always said, what matters most when speaking is communication. Once you are communicating, I beg just leave the rest for the bookworm to justify. We no send them. If I call fork, Bleep, I beg do not try to correct me except for if you don't understand what I mean, cuz that is the moment I will tell you that I am not communicating. Peace and congratulations to all Nigerians.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Ebenezar2020(m): 10:24am On Jan 22, 2020
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Nmezor:
The power of Naija smiley
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