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The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by purest21(op): 10:18pm On Jun 18, 2015
Just recently I wanted to check up 'Nigeria' in the English v. 2.7.3 dictionary, the dictionary suggested 'Nigerian scam' alongside with 'Nigerian'. I selected the word 'Nigerian scam' and was emotionally confused when I saw the definition. I didn't know whether I should laugh at or weep for my dear country on how the West has dissed us;


[/b]Nigerian scam

etymology

Commonly originate from Nigeria, although the country of origin is often spoofed.

noun (plural Nigerian scams)
- (Internet) An attempt to defraud by sending out large amounts of emails stating that the recipient has inherited a vast fortune, but will need to supply banking account details, or to send payment for fees, before the inheritance can be passed on.

synonyms
- 419 scam
- advance fee scam

Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by donholy28(m): 10:20pm On Jun 18, 2015
419 don enter dictionary
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by angieberry(f): 10:20pm On Jun 18, 2015
grin cry
I laughed and weeped. Both reactions are acceptable.
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by NicxonXXX(m): 10:22pm On Jun 18, 2015
When dem go put Yahoo Yahoo
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by purest21(op): 10:29pm On Jun 18, 2015
If they've decided to diss us internationally maybe it's time we hacked their atomic bombs and other nuclear biological weapons and detonate it on them. Imperialists West!
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by SuperSuave(m): 10:43pm On Jun 18, 2015
wtf!!!huh ehya! na my country den disgrace so?
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by alphalpha(m): 10:44pm On Jun 18, 2015
purest21:
If they've decided to diss us internationally maybe it's time we hacked their atomic bombs and other nuclear biological weapons and detonate it on them. Imperialists West!
Who is "we"?
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by stepo707: 10:45pm On Jun 18, 2015
Definition doesn't even make sense.ode people
Re: The Latest Edition Of English Dictionary Contained 'nigerian Scam' As A New Word by purest21(op): 8:03am On Jun 19, 2015
Lalasticlala seun
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