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Carriacou1985:
For anyone interested in the exact words and way it is sung and danced, please see the video as posted by Phut.

No one has mentioned the style of dance as a characteristic of which tribe it belongs to?

I'm guessing it does come from a very corrupt form of Igbo with possibly other tribal influences.

Hi Carriacou. This is a video someone posted on facebook. The dance style is very similar to the dance in the ibole video. This is an Igbo dance from Nkanu people in Enugu State, Nigeria. You will notice the spinning or twirling style of dance. I can't get the video to post like the youtube video I posted earlier. Maybe someone can help me? In the meantime, you will have to click the link to view it.

https://video-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xfa1/v/t42.1790-2/10989403_343646989177500_1593590981_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjY0NiwicmxhIjo5NDYsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoicmVzXzQyNl9jcmZfMjNfbWFpbl8zLjBfc2QifQ%3D%3D&rl=646&vabr=359&oh=6a308222046a829ea5e9f7c02d313f3a&oe=55CC7A7C

@Bigfrancis21: How do I get this to open like the youtube videos?

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Nkiti means one of a kind/unique. It does not mean nothingness. Nkirika means raggedy. I feel that is where the word okirika (for 2nd hand clothes comes from). So nkirika may apply to a jalopy or clunker.

I still feel your thread about prefixes and suffixes was a good idea. You just have to get more people on board and get the collaboration going

You guys have gotten to know each other without the distraction of sex and really determined if you really deep down like what the other person represents. If you get married to her the marriage would be great because it was built on a strong foundation. The mistake a lot of people make is basing their decision on sex and lust

Good job Scholti. Your list is looking better and better

scholti:
65 Common types of Vehicles and Aircrafts translated into Igbo

1. airplane/aircraft - ugboelu
2. ambulance - ugbomberede
3. armored car- ugbo chedoworo (what is the etymology of chedoworo?)
4. auto- ugbo
5. baby carriage/stroller- Ugbo ibunwa/mkphaghari
6. battleship- ugbo aghammiri
7. bicycle/cycle- ugboukwu/Okirikiri (bicycle is Anyinya igwe. Although Okirikiri is also nice
8. Boat - Nzammiri (what is the etymology of this word? All water vehicles are Ugbo mmiri. But distinguishing between a ship, boat and canoe would be fine)
9. bulldozer/earth mover- ugbo majaala
10. bullet train- ugboloko mgbo (what is the etymology of ugboloko? I like it)
11. cable car- ugbonkobe
12. camper- ugboulo
13. canoe- ugboepeepe (what is the etymology? Is it from the word for edge? Is this word already in use?)
14. car- ugboala
15. caravan- ugboọnọdụ
16. cart/buggy- ijeligili
17. chariot- ugboinyinya
18. convertible- ugbo mgbanwe
19. crane - igwe eluisi
20. elevator- igwe nbulielu
21.engine- obiugbo
22.escalator - ugbonbujelu
23.express train- ugbooloko ọsọọsọ
24.ferry - Pontu
25. fishing boat- ugbo iku azu
26. forklift- ibundudu
27. golf cart - ijeligili egwuubi
28. go cart - ijeligili egwu
29. glider- nzaikuku mfe
30. gridlock- akwụsị uzọugbo
31. hang glider- nzaikuku mfe kobe
32. harvestor- ugbo owuweubi
33. helicopter- igwennunu
34. hot-air balloon = ikuku ọku ikukuime
35. jeep- ugbo odogwu
36. lifeboat - ndu-nzammiri
37. lorry-gwongworo
38. minibus - ugbooha nta Bus is sufficient. Anyone that knows ugbooha can make the natural progression to ugbooha nta. In the meantime, make your list a lean, mean fighting machine
39. bus - ugboọha
40. minivan - ugboozi nta (what is the difference between a van and a bus? Ugboozi can be used for a delivery van e.g DHL. Remove the further specification of "nta"
41. monorail- otu okporoigwe (is train/railway ugboloko or okporoigwe?)
42. motor - ugbo
43. motorcycle/moped- ọgbatumtum
44. oar - ataba (I thought oar is Amara or is there a dialectal difference)
45. oil tanker- ugbommanu
46. parachute- ugbo uweigwe
47. passenger-onyeije
48. patrol car-ugbo nche
49. plane - ugboelu
50. police car- ugbo uweoji
51. rapid transit- keọsọ ebengafe (I would suggest Njem oso oso/osiso)
52. wheelchair- ugbooche
53.windshield- ngbuchiifufe
54. tractor - ugboiruugbo
55. tricycle- okirikiatọ
56. sail- nyammiri
57. sailboat-ugbonyamiri
58. school bus - ugbo ulọakwukwo
59. shuttle-mgbaghari
60. sport-utility vehicle/SUV= ugbo uru egwu
61. station wagon- ọduugbo ugboulọ
62.steamboat- uzuọku/ikuke nzammiri Too specialized at least for know. I think.
63. submarine/submersible-( ugbo nbanyemmiri should be removed and substituted with Omimi which means submerged. Being on top of the water could also be seen as ibanye na mmiri)
64. wheelbarrow - Ugboaka
65. Cab/taxi : Ugboego/ ugbonkpoje(as Cheruv stated it is Nkpoje not kpoje)

Why did you remove Stock car: Ugbo nkiti?
Clunker/jalopy Ugbo nkiti
You previously had tire as Ogi. Is this word already in use? What is the etymology and why did you remove it from subsequent lists?

Cc: ihuomadinihu
Radoillo
Odumchi
Odensibiri
ChinenyeN
Odenigboarolli

@ Joshuaiwe: you asked for slangs. Odenigbo has given you quite a few and so has Radoillo. But no interaction/feedback whatsoever for you. Abi na asampete you come find for here?

Radoillo:
Which song?

I think it's 'year to year' and not 'yetuye'. Phyno has said that on a number of tracks. But if you tell me which song you heard it on, I could be doubly sure.

You just might be correct. They say the word/phrase and then after it comes: so gi ka'm ga na ekpere

I think 260 is a tad overwhelming. Some are repetitions. I think whittling it down to a number that people can learn quickly and actually begin to use is better. Some people that come into this thread are not even going to read the 260 what more learn them

scholti:
I came across this list on the internet and decided to translate them into Igbo.

1.aerial tramway - ugbomepe ikuku Consolidate with train
2.aircraft - nzaikuku
3.aircraft carrier - nzaikuku ibu
4.airplane/aircraft - ugboelu
5.ambulance - ugbomberede
6.amphibious vehicle- ugboalanaelu
7.armored car- ugbo chedeworo
8.auto- ugbo
9.automobile- ugbogagharia Superfluous. You already have auto
10.baby carriage/stroller- Ugbo ibunwa/mkphaghari
11. balloon- ikukuime
12. bathyscaphe- ugboimemmiri
13.barge- ugboobosara.
14.barrow- ugboaka
15.battleship- ugbo aghammiri
16.bicycle/cycle- ugboukwu/Okirikiri
17.biplane - abuaugboelu
18.ikut
19. Boat - nzammiri
20.bobsled- ugboibubeoyi
21, Bomber-ọgba gbazaja Ogba ogbunigwe
22.boxcar- ugboigbe
23.buggy - ugboonu consolidate with cart.
24.bulldozer/earth mover- majaala
25.bullet train- mgbo ugboloko
26. bus- ugbooha
27. cab/taxi- ugboego/ ugbo nkpoje
28.cabin cruiser- anurimmiri
29.cable car- ugbokobe
30. railway wagon- ulo ugbooloko
31.camper- ugbooulo
32.canoe- ugboepeepe
33.car- ugboala
34.caravan- ugboonodu
35.caravel- ugbogara
36.cargo ship- ibu ugbommiri
37.carriage- oboroibu
38.carrier- nkpariibu
39.cart/buggy- ijeligili
40.catamaran- ugboike Same as boat
42.chairlift- nbiliteoche
43.chariot- ugboinyinya
44.chopper- gosimmma consolidate with helicopter
45.clipper ship- ugbommiri ọsọ
46.clunker/jalopy-ugbo rego (How about ugbo nkirika)
47.coach- ugbonjem
48.compact car- ugbo jikọrọ
49.combine- ugbo chikọta
50.Conestoga wagon- ugboparainu
51.container ship- ọba ugbommiri
52.convertible- ugbo mgbanwe
53.conveyance- ugboahia
[s]54.conveyor belt- ahiri bujezia
55.convoy- igweugbo
56.coupe - uzọ ino
57.covered wagon= ugboulo kpuchiri[/s]
58.crane - igwe eluisi
59.crop duster- ikukugbasa
[s]60.cruise ship- nyagharia mmiri
61.cruiser- ugboanuri
62.cutter- ugbooso[/s]
63.cycle-okirikiri consolidate with bicycle
64.delivery truck-gwongworo nnyefe
65.[s]delivery van- nyefe ugbozi
66.destroyer- ugbo mbibi
67.diesel truck- gwongworo mmanuije
68. dinghy- nzammiri nta[/s] Consolidate with boat
69.dirigible- ikukumfe
70.dirt bike- ugboukwu oyi consolidate with bicycle
71. diving bell- nmubanyemmiri mgbirigba
[s]72.dog cart- ugbonkita
73.dog cart- ijeligili nkita
74.dogsled- ugbonkita[/s]
[s]75.donkey cart- ijeligili anuibu
76.dray- ugboukwuabua
77.driver-ọkwọ ụgbọala
78.dugout canoe- gwuruputa ugboepeepe
79.dump truck -gwongoro efu[/s]
80. earth mover- uwa nkwaghari consolidate with bulldozer
81.eighteen-wheeler=ugbo iri na asatọ
82.electric car- ugbo ogbooku
83.elevated railroad- ugbo okporoigwe bulitere
84.elevator- igwe nbulielu
85.engine- obiugbo
86.escalator - ugbobujelu
87.express train- ugbooloko owara (consider ugboloko oso oso)
88.ferry - ugboobia Pontu
[s]89.cloth-top= elu uwe
90.dragster- ugbonikika
92.fireboat- oku ugbommiri
93.oku obiugbo
94.fishing boat- ugbo iku azu[/s]
95.flatbed truck- gwongoro akwaobosara
96. forklift- ibundudu
[s]97.four-door= uzo ino
98.four-wheel drive= ugboino[/s]
99.four-by-four= ano site ano
100.freighter- ugbo nnukwu ibu could be consolidated with lorry as gwongworo
101. freight train - ugbooloko ibu
102. frigate - ugboagha igbe same as warship
103.funicular railway - ahiri ugbooloko
104.galleon= mmirije same as warship
105.garbage truck-gwongworo ahihia
106. glider- nzaikuku mfe
107. go-cart= ugboegwu shouldn't this be ijeligili egwu?
108.golf cart - ijeligili egwuubi
109.gondola - ugbomfe same as boat
110.gondola lift - ugbomfe nbulite
111.gridlock- nkpuchi uzougbo
112. handcar - ugbobuje
113. hang glider- kobe nzaikuku mfe
114. hansom cab - ije inyinya should be ugbo inyinya. But how relevant is this in modern society?
115. hardtop- elusirike
116. harvestor- ugbo owuweubi
117.hatchback - azumfe
118.haul- ijeibu
119.hay wagon- ahihia ugboulo consolidate with cart
120.hearse - ugbo akpati zu
121. helicopter- igwennunu
122.[s]hook and ladder truck - gwongoro nko na ubube[/s] Until we have a functional fire dept?
123. hovercraft- ajasike
124. hot-air balloon = ikuku oku ikukuime
125. hot rod- mkpanaka oku slang. could be consolidated with stock car/ugbo nkiti
126.[s]houseboat- nzammiri ulo
127.hull - ahu ugbo
128.humvee - aghagaja
129.hybrid - ngwakọ[/s]
130. [s]hydrofoil- igweelummiri
131. hydroplane= ugboelummiri
132. nzammiri akpuru
133. ice breaker - akpuru gbaji[/s]
134. jalopy- ugboochieleleleconsolidate with clunker
135.jeep- ugbo odogwu
136. jet - ugbongwa
137.[s]jet boat - ugbongwa nzammiri
138.jetliner- ugboosoelu
139.journey- njem
140. jet pack- ugbongwa bukota
141. jet ski- zapiaria
142.jumbo jet - nnukwu ugbongwa
143.junk- ugbo ochie china[/s]
144.kayak - ugbo unene same as a boat or canoe
145. ketch- kechi
146.landing craft- odida nza
147.lifeboat - ndu-nzammiri
148-life raft = kparaka ndu consolidate with life boat
149. [s]light rail- okporoigwe mfe
150. limo -limo
151. limousine- limousine
152-locomotive= ugboogaga[/s]
153. lorry - ugboibu gwongworo
154.[s] maglev - maglevi
155.minesweeper- ugbondota ozaza[/s]
156.minibus - ugbooha nta
157. minivan - ugboozi nta
158. monorail- otu okporoigwe
159. moped- ugbookiriki consolidate with motorcycle or bicycle
160.motor - ugbo
161.motorcar- ugbogba
162.motorboat - ozammiri
163.motorcycle/moped- ọgbatumtum
164.motor home- oza ulo
165. mountain bike- ugboukwu ugwu consolidate with bike
166.narrowboat -nzammiriri warara
167.oar - ataba
168. ocean liner- ezemmiri ahirivi
169-off-road vehicle - ugbo ezi uzo
170.oil tanker- ugbommanu
171. [s]outboard motor - ugbo eziosisi
172.outrigger canoe - ugbopuza
173. oxcart- ijeligili ehi[/s] consolidate with cart
174.paddle - ngwo
175. paddlewheeler-ugbongwo
176.parachute- uweigwe
177. passenger-onyeije
178.patrol car- ugbo iwunsoro ( I would suggest ugbo nche)
179.pedal boat- nzammiri ukwu consolidate with paddlewheeler
180. pickup truck- gwongoro tutu
181. pilot- ọkwọ ugboelu
182. plane - ugboelu
183. police car- ugbo uweoji
184.[s] power boat=nzammiri ike
185. propeller- ugbo dọniru
186.pumper truck- gwongoro mgbaputa
189. punt-ugboimealammiri
190.push cart-ijeligili idọ[/s]
191- rapid transit- keoso ebengafe
192.rickshaw- rikchọ
193-riverboat- ugboosimmiri
194.roadster- ugboọma
195.rocket- ugbouwaozo possibly consolidate with spacecraft
196.rover- rover
197.rowboat-ikwunzammiri
198.rudder- uga
199- [s]zamboni- zamboni
200.zeppelin- ugboikuku sirike
201.yacht- ugbondu[/s]
202.wheelchair- ugbooche
203.windshield- ifufeota
204.[s]scooter- ugboonwe
205. vespa- vespa
206. sedan - sedan
207.vessel- aria
208. ultralight craft- nza okemfe
209. umiak- ugbooye[/s]
210. unicycle- otuọkiriki
211.taxi - ugbo kopje same as cab
212. thresher- igwemeiche (Consider igwe nyoo)
213.tire- ogi
214. sled- ugbookpuru
215.toboggan- ugbookpuru mfe similar to a cart/go cart. Not likely to find much usage in Nigeria
216.tow truck- gwongoro ikporuugbo odo ugbo
217.town car - ugbo ndumepe
218. tracks- uzoigwe
219.tractor - ugbougbo
220. tractor-trailer= Ugbougbo ngwogwo
221. igweikwu akaraikwu
222.trailer- adọkpọ
223.tram - ugbo mmepe consolidate with train
224.tramway- uzo ugbomepe
225.trawler- oke ugbu
226.tricycle- okirikiato
227.trolley- ugbozuahia consolidate with cart
228.tugboat- ugbodọputa
229.sail- yammiri
230.sailboat-ugboyamiri
231.satellite - ogboakawuru
232.school bus - ugbo uloakwukwo
233.schooner- schooner
234[s].scull- ataba nta
235.seaplane - okeosimiri ugboelu
236.Segway- Segway[/s]
237.shuttle-mgbaghari
238.[s]side wheeler- akuku okiriaka
239.skiff- ya mfe
240. ski life - ibu ski
241.ski tow -dota ski
242-snow cat- nwamba ibubeoyi
243.snowmobile- mbughari ibubeoyi
244.snowplow- jabiibubeoyi[/s]
245.spaceship/shuttle- ugbombara
246.[s]space shuttle- ugbo mbara igwe
247.speedboat- nzammirooso
248.sports car- ugboala igbaoso[/s]
249.sport-utility vehicle/SUV= ugbo uru egwu
250.stagecoach- ugboamankiri
251.station wagon- ọduugbo mugboulo
252.steamboat- uzuoku/ikuke nzammiri
253.steamship- uzuoku ugbommiri
254.stretch limo- limo gbatia
255.stock car- ugbonkiti
256.stroller- ugbo mkpagharị
257.subcompact - okpurujiko
258. submarine/submersible- opkurummiri
259.submersible - nwere ike mikpuo consolidated with submarine
260.subway- okpuruuzo

tpiander:
Oyibo is most likely not from Yoruba.

It could be from Portuguese or another European language.

I think it's Igbo. Older generation Igbo people used to answer it as a first name and it means light skinned. There is a woman from my hometown that is called Oyibo Asieme. Also there is that song that goes "oyibo na nu eh joromi jomimi jo". Na nu = Is married to.

Radoillo:
I wouldn't say 'too literal'; I would say too 'English'.

'To have a heart' in English figurative speech means what you interpreted it as -- 'to have a conscience'; in Igbo it could mean the exact opposite.

Interesting how different peoples would come up with very different meanings (opposite meanings even) for the same expressions.

Hahaha! Now you are pulling my leg. I do have to confess that I tend to think in English and then translate to Igbo (in my mind).

Radoillo I need to ask you something. Phyno and Stormrex say "Yetuye" or something to that effect. Does it mean maka?

Joshuaiwe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMdW6mc5YoE
I thought nnunu meant bird but this doesn't seem to have anything to Do with them

He calls girls Umu nnunu = chicks. While he is Eze nnunu

Radoillo:
In this context, it's more like 'a brave/fearless beast' or 'a hard-hearted animal' than 'a beast with a conscience'.

Thanks for the correction. Seems I was too literal with it

Joshuaiwe:
What you mean what did she mean

Odieshi literally means, its not leaking. Used to refer to tough guys who never cry.

Anu nwelu obi means a beast with a heart/conscience. Phyno referred to himself as such in one of his songs

@ Scholti: this is impressive.

I especially like Ambulance: Ugbomberede
Elevator: Igwe nbulielu
Escalator: Ugbobujelu
Motorcycle: Ogbatumtum
Subway: Okpuru uzo
Wheelbarrow: ugboaka
Cab/taxi : Ugboego/ Ugbo kpoje
Helicopter: Igwennunu

Some of the entries should be consolidated. You have Stroller: Ugbo mkphaghari and you also have another entry as Ugbo ibunwa

MrsPhyno:
Princessderaa why nah
That was cold

OP the only one I know is alobam
In fact all the slang that they sing in these Igbo-hip-hop songs, by artists like Phyno Zoro Ruffcoin Slowdogg etc.

Exactly! Most of these artistes music is full of slangs.

These are a few:

Odieshi
Anu nwelu obi
Nkwanta - Skirmish/little shoving match
I chago kwa anya, i se go kwa ife?

Joshuaiwe:
What does Igbo name mean the name is
Uwaoma and please I don't want the literal meaning cuz that doesn't make any sense

Uwaoma = Good life/world.

Contextually speaking when a person says "I putara uwaoma" It means you came into a good life/world i.e. You are lucky/blessed

TimothyNkenu:
Sorry dear. I thought I saw a "frown" emoticon.

A thousand aplogies

Apology accepted

TimothyNkenu:
In my tribe, it means "For God"

So take a chill pill and enjoy the humor.

One love


Lol

Telling me to take a chill pill was definitely rude. Na me wey quote you aha *rolls eyes*

TimothyNkenu:
Mine was in high school.

There are usually weekly inspections and they start with the girls' hostels first.

That Saturday, they decided to start with the boys hostel and I was not ready so I hid in the ceiling.

I'm hearing a sound. "Lord, what am I hearing?" I asked God from my soul and before I got a reply ----

"Gbrroooaaaa" the ceiling don break and there came Nkenu dropping down.

Your name fit u

MrsPhyno:
Nkem..... Means?

I like that adding that 'm' to the end of words makes it possessive. Mine. Very nice.

I'm learning small small

Nke'm means My own/mine

Nke Yi/Gi means Your own

Nke fa/ha/wo means their own

The name Nkemjika = My own that I am holding (I.e the child)is greater.
Ji= hold. Jide= to hold. Ka=bigger or greater

MrsPhyno:
Yeah good point. As a nickname it would be cuter. Igbo terms of endearment just make me happy

Like obi'm or something like that. My heart. So cuuuute

Add Nkem to the list

MrsPhyno:
I have
I think my favourite verse is Ice Princes tho that may be because I can understand what he's saying......

The chorus that Illbliss keeps repeating over and over.... The meaning ?

Such an Igbo boy song about container landing and bank alerts lol. Like MI's Bullion Van.

Hmmm ... you are missing oh! I didn't even notice there was anyone else on the track. Illbliss' rhymes enter well well

MrsPhyno:
Hmm if I open another Phyno thread now they go say I'm obsessed Don't worry I go soon open am.

Trust me I know that album inside out and backwards. The only song I haven't listened to more than 50 times is Paper Chaser ft illBliss

Okay. Have you listened to Bank Alerts by Illbliss?

Orimili:
Thank you, this is probably going to be a very tedious experience, but I'm going to connect to someone. I haven't been able to reach anyone yet, but hopefully my emails will be returned.

Search on YouTube for "learn Igbo". A YouTube user called Igbomatrix has a lot of lessons already set up. The advantage of this is that you get to hear the pronunciations as opposed to just reading text in a book. Ndewoigbolessons is also on YouTube. These are just 2 out of many. They are both in the U.S so you should have no problem connecting with them

MrsPhyno:
Oooooh I remember now
Didn't know the meaning but I heard it sang in that 'Welcome to Enugu' song by Flavour and Stormrex

So cute. Do people actually use it as a name?

I've only heard people use it as a term of endearment. A man calling his wife Oyoyo'm and vice versa. But I would think nothing stopping a person from answering it as a name. Not when we have the likes of Jennifer LOVE Hewitt

MrsPhyno:
Hehehe yup

On iTunes.

Can't wait till the next one, he said he's releasing it this year.... Hope it's as good as NGNG because that album was perfect lol

Don't worry, when I have time I will test you and Gurgle on NGNG ... seeing as you have refused to open a thread. You better go and "study" now because any thing less than 100 percent will be unacceptable

MrsPhyno:
Ihuomadinihu

What's the meaning of Oyooyo if you don't mind.

I just love that Nonso even tho it's a tad common. All the Nonso's I met have been so cute. I'm naming one of my kids that whether male or female

Pardon me @ Ihuoma.

I believe Oyooyo = Dear/Dearest

When a woman travels or comes back from work, her children usually run out shouting Mommy oyooyo = Mommy dearest

Radoillo:
Uhm...what's the violent crime statistics for Americans of South Asian (Indian subcontinent) descent viz-a-viz Americans of Northern European descent, does anyone know?

Good retort.

Yagazie
Chinedu
Chimezie
Kambili
Jidenna
Lotanna
Ifeatu
Ebubedike (Ebube)
Aguiyi


Here are links to some of the threads

https://www.nairaland.com/2487721/sexy-igbo-names

https://www.nairaland.com/11383/igbo-names-meaning

https://www.nairaland.com/1536317/some-funky-igbo-names-meaning

https://www.nairaland.com/895060/database-traditional-igbo-names

MrsPhyno:
But that's all I know na.

Shey one must start from somewhere.

The phrase sweet die especially when they draw it out like onwebediiheifuuuuuuu

True that @ onwebediiheifuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Hahaha!

Did you buy Phyno's album?

chadcolly:
Hello guys,
NaiRaland is an extension of my family.I can't remember a day without visiting this addictive site.
Back to the matter,my wife is having a son in few weeks.I want u guys to drop beautiful IGBO &ENGLISH names

Let's make this topic fun...No racist comment or abuse.
A gift awaits the nairalander with our preferred choice

Thanks

Why not just an Igbo name? Choose 1 or 2 short ones that are easy to pronounce and you are good to go. I find that people are drawn to you in the U.S., if you have a nice ethnic name. English names are so 2000 and late.

If enter "Igbo names" in Nairaland's search engine, you are going to come up with a lot of threads with a lot of name suggestions. The threads are mostly in the culture section. I will see if I can post some of the links, here.

MrsPhyno:
Phut do you like my siggy?

Yes I do. Work on making it longer