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15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:39am On May 27, 2016 |
If you live in Nigeria, then you will be
familiar with some of the Nigerian
slangs being used here and there.
These slangs are some of the things
that make Nigeria interesting as a
country. Find below some of the slangs used in
Nigeria we compiled for you: |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:40am On May 27, 2016 |
1. Gbera This is one of the latest slangs in town. Gbera means move. Conductors often say it to the bus drivers while they are working. But when you are in some areas and this slang is being said with no danfo in view, you should become conscious as thieves who pick pockets use it in signaling to each other. You may have to hold on to your bags tightly and leave that vicinity as soon as possible. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:42am On May 27, 2016 |
2. Twale: This slang is used when giving honor to someone. It is a way of showing respect to people in the street. Many guys who live in the streets use this slang to pay respect to those who belong to a hierarchy higher than theirs. When this slang is used, the two hands are raised above the head as a sign of total submission. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Cutehector(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016 |
Kashybaby come and learn oooo.. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Theyveedo(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016 |
Mention me when u r done |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016 |
3. Fashi or bone: When you hear a Nigerian say ‘bone’, do
not think he or she is talking about the
skeletal part of an animal or human being.
This slang means to let go of something.
This is the same as ‘fashi’. When it is being
used in arguments, the speaker wants the issue or matter forgotten. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by klassykute(m): 6:43am On May 27, 2016 |
no3 can also be KPONKPI |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:46am On May 27, 2016 |
4. Ja: When Nigerians say ‘ja’, it means to escape.
They use it when relaying their experiences
about a situation where they had to run for
their safety. This is different from having to
cut a substance like the Yoruba meaning of
break. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by petz(f): 6:46am On May 27, 2016 |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by tundelis(m): 6:47am On May 27, 2016 |
Lala: This 1 is used on Nairaland to describe broke niggaz and big balls crooks who is a friend of snakes and lizard plus e enjoy big celeb b¤¤bs too |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:47am On May 27, 2016 |
5. Akata: This is a popular slang in Nigeria as it is
being used for whites. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:48am On May 27, 2016 |
6. Jand: When a Nigeria talks about jand, he is
talking about shifting base and leaving the
country. Nigerians say ‘jand’ in place of
abroad. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:49am On May 27, 2016 |
7. Chelsea and barca: When Nigerians use this slang, they are
referring to the butts and boobs of a
woman. It could be misleading as people
could think they are talking about football;
barca means butts for most Nigerians. 1 Like |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:50am On May 27, 2016 |
8. Fall hand: Nigerians often use this slang while
speaking pidgin. It means to be
disappointed. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:52am On May 27, 2016 |
9. Gbana: Lagosians use gbana when talking about
marijuana. There are different slangs used
when talking about marijuana; some use
‘eja’ while others use weewee, and skonk. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:53am On May 27, 2016 |
10. Butty: When Nigerians refer to some people as
butty, they mean they are over pampered
and spoilt. It is a widely used slang in
Nigeria |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:54am On May 27, 2016 |
11. Cowbell: There is a brand of milk sold in Nigeria that
is called cowbell; but when Nigerians talk
about cowbell, they are referring to a
woman’s breasts. This is usually used when
the person’s breasts are very large. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:55am On May 27, 2016 |
12. Guck: This slang means to fall for a lie or believe
something without checking to see if it is true
or not. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:56am On May 27, 2016 |
13. Jambito: This is a slang that is commonly used in
universities in Nigeria. It is used when
referring to first year undergraduates. They
are easy to spot because of their mode of
dressing and the lost looks they have
plastered on their faces for a while. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:57am On May 27, 2016 |
14. Aro or yaba left: When this slang is used for a person, the
person is being told to go for mental
checkup as the person is suspected to be
psychologically unwell. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 6:59am On May 27, 2016 |
15. Yawa: This is another popular slang used in
Nigeria. This slang could mean insult or
embarrassment or trouble depending on the
context in which it is being used. |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 7:01am On May 27, 2016 |
Theyveedo:ok |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Nobody: 7:04am On May 27, 2016 |
Cutehector: Writing them down...juz not to forget it Now lemme use these one by one.. 1 Like |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by thesicilian: 7:34am On May 27, 2016 |
KingJahzmineKing: Thought that was Man chest er and Ass enal? 1 Like |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by KingJahzmineKing(m): 7:55am On May 27, 2016 |
thesicilian:lolz anyhow |
Re: 15 Popular Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings by Julietcutie(f): 9:02am On May 27, 2016 |
op what of dawanyi ...i think it means never or no... guys use it alot 1 Like |
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