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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by TroubleMaker47(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
So flag-off wasn't in the dictionary all this while?
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nmezor(f): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
The power of Naija smiley

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by theenchanter: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
sarrki:


Why not just confirm with just a google search

i clicked ur link and ur source is from a certain Timilehin Omilana who doesn't even cite his own source.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by oz4real83(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
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

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by JosephXavier: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
They should also add I can't kii MA sef
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by moloneydami(m): 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by mezarddinny: 3:35pm On Jan 21, 2020
yet some people with inferiority complex want us to erase all these from our vocabulary. It is not possible because the nigerian parlance is not less than that of America

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Jabioro: 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020
Dem never add my own village new ...words join am..I am still waiting to see Edo,Warri and Lagos grammar..
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by sunshineV(f): 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020
How will I tell my clients to send me okada because I'm tired of danfo and agbero

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by hisgrace090: 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020
Worthy to note!
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by philip0906(m): 3:36pm On Jan 21, 2020
okorotalkative:


Your brain get k-leg

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.
grin grin grin

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by shiki(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020
shocked
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Pheno4321: 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020
Wow. So these words can be used in formal settings

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by moloneydami(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.

It's true! make research before judging or condemnation!

Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by triple996(m): 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020
ghettokid1:
When will they add Bull-hari?
when will dey also then add goatluck Jonathan atifkwu holu--shegu--hoba--sanjo da chimp se--qwan--doos hosun--bande etc

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:37pm On Jan 21, 2020
Nigeria to the world. WAZOBIA.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:38pm On Jan 21, 2020
what of Zanku and Gbese

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by gustav25: 3:38pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.
Only mumus like you will doubt

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ScienceTv: 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020
Great.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Nobody: 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020
Nmezor:
The power of Naija smiley


No darling
Not even at all
Cheers
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ghettokid1(m): 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020
triple996:

when will dey also then add goatluck Jonathan atifkwu holu--shegu--hoba--sanjo da chimp se--qwan--doos hosun--bande etc

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by 1kinggy(m): 3:39pm On Jan 21, 2020
Narldon:


They should add Amotekun to make it 30.

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


Clown.
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by spirul77: 3:40pm On Jan 21, 2020
I met a pole that hasn't been to Nigeria once but has dated three naija guys, o boy if you see the way this woman dey knack better pidgin English eh
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by agulion: 3:40pm On Jan 21, 2020
Okada people go happy say their hustle don enter dicty
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by kestolove95(m): 3:41pm On Jan 21, 2020
Thank u Buhari for dix
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by adecz: 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020
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!!

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by DhatPeacefuldud(m): 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020
We will not take it! The list is not complete without 'Mad Oh'
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ignis: 3:42pm On Jan 21, 2020
Did they add it as formal or informal word?
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by ogunsinamayowa(m): 3:43pm On Jan 21, 2020
theenchanter:
Only mumus will believe this.

Guess you are the MUMU

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Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Amotekun777: 3:45pm On Jan 21, 2020
All are Yoruba-coined words and terminology. cool
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by worldclass68(m): 3:45pm On Jan 21, 2020
sarrki:


https://m.guardian.ng/news/oxford-dictionary-adds-okada-danfo-mama-put-26-other-nigerian-words-expressions/


How bout "village pipu" undecided undecided
Re: Oxford Dictionary Adds 29 Nigerian Words, Expressions In January Updates by Amotekun777: 3:46pm On Jan 21, 2020
Imstrong2:
Pidgin language is gradually gaining international acceptance

90% of the terminology na Yoruba, abeg.

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