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 Family › 11 Rules To Keep Men Of Nowadays. by yuzjet(op): 6:22pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
1. Give him space. 2. Be loyal. 3. Be patient. 4. Don't ask for something ur father can't afford. 5. Don't Nag. 6. Give him good sex. I repeat , good sex.  7. As far as he doesn't cheat to your face or take her calls in ur presence, don't complain, manage it, ur next might be worse. 8. Be proud of him. 9. Be faithful. 10. Pray for him. 11. {# add urs}  Guys, do you agree? Ladies, which of these do u disagree with?  1 Like |
| Politics › Re: FEC Okays N1.1b For Rail Lines by yuzjet(m): 4:34pm On Oct 09, 2014 |
Kul move. |
| Education › 10 Strange/uncommon English Word Meanings In Idioms And Phrases by yuzjet(op): 9:34pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Over centuries, the English language has grown and evolved, and in this process of development, it has incorporated new words, while it has also left behind a few. There are many words that users of English do not recognize anymore, as their usage has completely stopped. The list of such obsolete words would have been longer, had it not been for some idioms where some old, endangered words have survived. Many have drifted from their original meanings, too. Let us look at some of these words. 1. SHRIFT (Confession, especially to a Priest): Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘shrift’ as an archaic word meaning a confession, especially to a priest, or an absolution by a priest. But, people hardly use this word. What they use it for is to complete the expression, short shrift. Though the archaic meaning of it is little time between condemnation and execution or punishment, it has now come to mean a rapid and unsympathetic dismissal or a curt treatment, having undergone a huge change in meaning and usage. 2. UMBRAGE (Shade Shadow): The archaic meaning of the word is shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees. It is derived from the Latin word umbra meaning shadow. A sense in which the word was earlier used was ‘shadowy outline, which gave rise to ‘ground for suspicion’. This notion has probably been altered enough to the current idea, i.e. offense or annoyance. However, the word is not really used without some form of the verb, ‘take’, hence turning its usage into one within an expression. 3. LURCH(Make and Abrupt, Unsteady or Uncontrolled Movement): Leaving someone in the lurch would mean to leave someone without assistance abruptly in the middle of trouble. The word ‘lurch’ also means unsteady, uncontrolled movement. While the latter meaning is derived from the late 17th century usage as a noun that denoted the sudden leaning of a ship, the other meaning may have come from the 6th century French word, lourche, a game resembling backgammon, where the phrase demeurer lurche meaning ‘be discomfited’ was used. 4. FRO(To and Fro): The only way we use ‘fro’ these days is in the expression, ‘to and fro’ which denotes constant back and forth movements. It is actually derived from the way in which the pronoun, ‘from’ was pronounced by in the Northern English or Scottish style. But, this remnant of the archaically pronounced word was once also used in other expressions, such as, ‘to do fro’ meaning ‘to remove’, or ‘of or fro’ meaning ‘for or against’, but, none of them have lasted. 5. KITHS(One's Relation): The word is used as a part of the expression, ‘kith and kin’, and is not used individually. It has been derived from an Old English word which was a reference to knowledge or acquaintance. It also meant ‘one’s native land’ and ‘friends and neighbours’. In fact, ‘kith and kin’ as a phrase originally denoted the country and relatives of a person. However, it took a wider sense of the one’s relations, which has survived till today. 6. ROUGHSHOD(Having Shoes with Nail Heads Projecting to prevent Slipping): The commonly used expression with this word now is ‘to run/ride roughshod’ over someone or something. The expression means tyrannizing or treating harshly. Archaically, it described the 17th century version of a snow tire. For a better grip on the slippery roads, the rough-shod horses used to have their shoes attached with protruding nail heads. Perhaps the current meaning has been derived keeping in mind how someone would feel on being trodden on by such a horse. 7. DINT(A Dent or Hollow in a surface): The word means a dent or hollow in a surface, and is more commonly used in the form of the expression, ‘by dint of’ something, meaning ‘because of’ something or ‘due to the efforts of’ something. However, the archaic usage of the word was too refer to a blow or stroke, especially one made using a weapon during fighting. Though ‘dint’ has lost its original meaning and is hardly used as an individual word, its meaning still bears the essence of its old usage. 8. Deserts(What a person deserves with regards to reward): When we say ‘just deserts’, the idiom has nothing to do with the dry stretches of sandy land, or the alienation. The 13th century usage of the word was to mean ‘that which is deserved’ and is comes from the Old French word meaning ‘deserve’. The modern usage of the word to mean ‘abandon’ is possibly derived from the word desertus, a Latin word which means, ‘left waste’. It is not to be confused with ‘just desserts’ which is non-standard as is often used as a pun for bakery names, etc. 9. SLEIGHT(The use of Dexterity or Cunning): The word ‘sleight’ is often wrongly written as ‘slight’. Used in the phrase, ‘sleight of hand,’ the word ‘sleight’ originates from a Middle English word referring to dexterity and cunning used for the purpose of deceiving. But, the phrase refers to light and nimble fingers, which bears the essence of slightness. The alternative expression, ‘legerdemain’, is derived from the French ‘léger de main’, meaning ‘light of hand’. 10. Hue(Colour/Shade or Character/Aspect): ‘Hue and cry’ is an expression which stands for loud clamour or outcry of the crowd. Individually, the word ‘hue’ means ‘colour’, as well as character. The meaning ‘colour’ is derived from an Old English word, híew or hēow, which referred to ‘appearance’. This originally German word is now obsolete except in Scots. The word could also be related to the Swedish word hy referring to skin or complexion, and the sense of shade or colour came into being from the mid-19th century. Thus, many words have changed in meanings completely, while other have assumed a related meaning. However, in case of idioms and phrases, some English words assume meanings or usages that are quite detached from their original or archaic meanings. How the derivations or aberrations have taken place is often a matter of debate. SOURCE |
| Celebrities › Re: Ini Edo's Ex-Husband's Wife Warned Her Not To Marry Him by yuzjet(m): 8:46pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Really?  Obedient is better than sacrifice they say. Que Sera Sera though. What will be will surely be. |
| Politics › Re: Can A Woman Be The President Of Nigeria? by yuzjet(m): 11:21am On Oct 08, 2014 |
M4gunners:Yes I got it. Immorality. |
| Health › Re: Ebola: Male Survivors Warned To Use Condoms by yuzjet(m): 11:20am On Oct 08, 2014 |
BANGERLEE1:Ati Baba e naa! |
| Travel › Re: My Journey From Nigeria To Dubai With Pictures by yuzjet(m): 9:11am On Oct 08, 2014 |
Kul pics |
| Family › Re: The Unique Life Of Nigerian Children And Their Parents by yuzjet(m): 9:02am On Oct 08, 2014 |
Kul |
| Health › Re: Ebola: Male Survivors Warned To Use Condoms by yuzjet(m): 8:54am On Oct 08, 2014 |
Before nko? Even before ebola outbreak, condom is been used. So what's d essense? |
| Politics › Re: Can A Woman Be The President Of Nigeria? by yuzjet(m): 8:36am On Oct 08, 2014 |
IdomaLikita:Ur opinion is welcome. That was just mine. |
| Politics › Re: Can A Woman Be The President Of Nigeria? by yuzjet(m): 8:07am On Oct 08, 2014 |
1stola:Nope. I only used them as a point of reference. |
| Politics › Re: Can A Woman Be The President Of Nigeria? by yuzjet(m): 7:43am On Oct 08, 2014 |
Am not sure. Reason being that: Most of the Hausa are Muslim, and Islam don't allow a woman to lead where there are men. Taking a good look at the populations of the Hausa in the country, it leaves the women in a slim chance of leading the country in the future. Though, it isn't a mission impossible. But I can guarantee in the nearest future, the women governors from other regions aside North. Hopefully, my wife to break the record. 23 Likes |
| Celebrities › Re: Campaign Poster Of Nigeria Entertainers Vying For Political Seat 2015 by yuzjet(m): 9:58am On Oct 05, 2014 |
Kul |
| Education › Re: Teacher Spends N400,000 To Renovate Classroom For Pupils by yuzjet(m): 9:24am On Oct 05, 2014 |
If I had money, will do much more. 3 Likes |
| Education › Re: Teacher Spends N400,000 To Renovate Classroom For Pupils by yuzjet(m): 9:23am On Oct 05, 2014*. Modified: 9:39am On Oct 05, 2014 |
*Good samaritan*.... May God reward u cos am impressed. God, u know I have a soft heart already, I only needs money to show it. Kindly provide for me. 72 Likes 4 Shares |
| Jokes Etc › Re: Hilarious Google Search. Add Yours by yuzjet(m): 8:00am On Oct 05, 2014 |
*Gbam*... Funny like shit. |
| Celebrities › Re: Real Names Of Some Nigerian Music Stars by yuzjet(op): 9:09pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
swaystunna:Now u know |
| Education › Re: Overrated Courses In Nigerian Universities by yuzjet(m): 5:47pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
Oh really? |
| Celebrities › Re: Real Names Of Some Nigerian Music Stars by yuzjet(op): 5:12pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
Mprex:Was because I caught u smiling @ur phone. |
| Celebrities › Re: Real Names Of Some Nigerian Music Stars by yuzjet(op): 4:41pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
Mprex: |
| Celebrities › Real Names Of Some Nigerian Music Stars by yuzjet(op): 4:20pm On Oct 04, 2014*. Modified: 4:44pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
Has it ever occurred to you that all our celebrities, especially music stars, have real names, entirely different from the stage names we have overtime been used to? Yes, every act comes up with stage names that best fit their brand of music…and other brand they represent in the showbiz game. however we collated the real names of some of our most loved musicians. You will be surprised at the kinds of names your celebs bear. Below here is the list of some of their names: 1. DAVIDO Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real. names are David Adedeji Adeleke. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. 2. WIZKID: You all call him Wizkid, Wizzy, Star Boy, but his actual names are: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. The Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, and performer was born 16 July 1990 in Lagos. 3. PATORANKING: Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual names are Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter was born 27 on May 1990 in Lagos, although he is a descent of Ebonyi state. 4. DON JAZZY: Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is an Ambrose Alli University graduate. 5. DBANJ: 34 year old Bangalee, Eja Nla, Kokomaster and many more are some of the pseudo names of Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman. 6. Dr SID: Sidney Onoriode Esiri, also known as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dentist, who is from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos. 7. WAJE: Waje is one Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. Real names Aituaje Iruobe, WAJE coined out her stage name from the acronym “Words aren’t just enough”. 8. MI ABAGA: His lines get his music lovers on. Nigerian Hip Hop artist Jude Abaga who was born 4 October 1981 is popularly known by stage name M.I. 9. OLAMIDE: 25-year-old Olamide is widely loved for his Yoruba fusion of rap and hip hop all together. The Bariga, Lagos indigene is known for his blunt and rhythmic act in all his songs. His full name is Olamide Adedeji. 10. 2BABA/FACE: Call him Tu-baba, or 2face and you will still not be wrong. Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. 11. CHIDINMA: The story of Chidinma Ekile will not be complete without mentioning MTN. She is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa. 12. TIWA SAVAGE: Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer- songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress. 13. TIMAYA: Timaya, popularly known as Enetimi Alfred Odom, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, who hails from Odi, Bayelsa State and he is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers. 14. NAETO C: He calls himself ‘the only MC with an MSC’, he’s a father, Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin. U can still add yours. CREDIT TO |
| Sports › Re: Types Of People You Come Across In A Football Viewing Centre by yuzjet(m): 4:16pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
2 ℓ☺ℓ |
| Politics › Re: Many Trapped In Abuja Building Collapse by yuzjet(m): 12:43pm On Oct 04, 2014 |
Oh |
| Islam › Re: Nairaland Muslim Newbies: Introduce Yourselves Here by yuzjet(m): 11:57am On Oct 04, 2014 |
Yusuf is my name. Am in. االسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته. Do I need to drop any of my contact? |
| Romance › Re: Ladies What's Your Say About Guys/men Who Wear Pants? by yuzjet(m): 10:28pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
tym92: seconded.....meaning, I 4lo yhUI see u |
| Events › Re: How Much Does One Ileya Ram Cost In Your Area? by yuzjet(m): 10:09pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
75k 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: Ladies What's Your Say About Guys/men Who Wear Pants? by yuzjet(m): 6:51pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
benswagtt:Abi nah! |
| Romance › Re: Ladies What's Your Say About Guys/men Who Wear Pants? by yuzjet(m): 5:57pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
overhypedsteve: yea dats true, i ve got one too, they call it " the great chocolate monkey banana"Exactly |
| Politics › Re: Has Electricity Improved In Your Area Recently? by yuzjet(m): 4:19pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
asuustrike1: sorry to cut you short but they don't carry electricity, instead they switch it off or interrupt it. secondly they bring light instead they restore itThanks for the corrections. |
| Romance › Re: Ladies What's Your Say About Guys/men Who Wear Pants? by yuzjet(m): 4:06pm On Oct 03, 2014*. Modified: 4:45pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
What should I say? But most of them dat uses pant has a curved D*ck like Banana 18 Likes 1 Share |
| Culture › Re: Blood Money: How Real Is It: Share Ur Stories. by yuzjet(m): 3:49pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
Is there blood money? 2 Likes 1 Share |
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