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PrinceJoeWan:
Y the repetitions

I'm sorry sire was a mistake.

its been modified now.
thank you.

*WORDS FREQUENTLY USED IN NIGERIA NOT FOUND IN THE DICTIONARY*

1. *Installmentally:*
This “word” is a favourite of many Nigerians, but, sadly, it simply does not exist. You won’t find it any reputable dictionary. The correct thing to say when “installmentally” comes to your mind is in _"instalments"_ or _"by instalments"_.
*2. Plumpy:*
Nigerians use _“plumpy”_ when they want to say that someone is chubby or slightly fat. The correct expression is _plump_.

3. *Disvirgin:*
This particular “word” is used severally on a daily basis, especially by Nigerian men when they intend saying that a woman has lost her virginity to a guy. The correct word to use, however, is _"deflower"_, because “disvirgin” is not a word.

4. *Crosscarpeting:*
This is a favourite of Nigerian politicians and political analysts alike. They use it when they want to say that a politician has dumped his political party for another party, usually a rival party. The right terms to use when describing this scenario are _"party switching"_, _"defection"_ and _"crossing the floor"_ and not “cross-carpeting” or “crosscarpeting.”

5. *Go-Slow :*
The word go-slow exists, but not in the way Nigerians use it. A “go-slow,” in the peculiarly Nigerian context, is a situation in which road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues. However, go-slow in the English language actually means _"an industrial tactic used by employees whereby they intentionally reduce activity, productivity and efficiency in order to press home some demands"_. When this happens, you say that work in the office, factory or organization is at a go-slow. The correct terms to use when road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues are _"traffic jam"_, _"traffic congestion"_, _"gridlock"_, and (less technically) _"hold-up"_, not “go-slow.”

6. *Cunny:*
“Cunny” is not found in authoritative dictionaries, but it can be found in some slang dictionaries. Over there, it is a slang used to refer to a woman’s private part. The correct term to use is _"cunning"_ (which is used to describe someone that is being deceitful or crafty) and not “cunny.”

7. *Opportuned:*
There is nothing like “opportuned” anywhere in the English language, but that has not stopped its blatant use by all and sundry in Nigeria, including journalists and writers. The correct word is _"opportune"_. The word opportune is an adjective; therefore it has no past tense. An adjective has no past tense. However, some verbs can function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence. These verbs are called participles and they do have past tenses. They are not pure adjectives. Examples of participles are fattened, amused, disgusted, mystified, overwhelmed, upset and bored. Be that as it may, opportune is a pure adjective and not a participle, therefore it has no past tense. Opportune means appropriate or well-timed.

8. *Alright:*
“Alright” is a misspelling of the term _"all right"_. All right is used when you want to say that something is adequate, acceptable, agreeable or suitable. To hardcore English language linguists, “alright” is not a word. However, its usage is gaining traction and it’s increasingly becoming acceptable. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary – which is considered the gold standard among American English speakers – has recently drawn a lot of criticisms for its permissiveness when it began indexing some otherwise colloquial and street language terms, including “alright.” Most linguists disagree with the gradual acceptance of “alright” as a word by the public and even the media, while those in the minority are “alright” with it. �

9. *Wake-Keeping:*
“Wake-keeping” exists only in the imagination of a few English speakers. As a matter of fact, there is no such thing as “wake-keeping.” The correct word is _"wake"_ and not even “wake-keep.” Both “wake-keeping” and “wake-keep” are ungrammatical.

10. *Screentouch:*
This bad grammatical expression gained currency in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with the influx of made-in-China stylus pen touchscreen not-so-smart phones in the mid 2000s. It was a novelty then; many in Nigeria had not seen it – or even thought such advanced technology was possible – before. So, they looked for a name to call it and “screentouch” came to mind, after all you just touch the screen and it starts working. In case you’ve still not figured it out yet, the correct thing to say is _"touchscreen"_ and not screentouch.

11. *Trafficator*

There is no word like this. Nigerians use it when driving and want to alert other road users that the driver wants to turn to either left or right. The correct term is _"indicator"_ as a sign to indicate that the driver is either turning right or left.

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Do have a great week.

√ Python dance officially began today.
√ Ipob has officially been declared a terrorist organization.
√ Nnamdi Kanu has been declared a notorious terrorist.
*My Question (1): Does that mean that groups like Arewa youths, Fulani herdsmen are now Charity Organizations?
(2) What are the criteria's to be considered before declaring a person/group of people terrorists?
(3) Has the government also considered to declare as terrorists the group of hausa's that killed igbos in jos yesterday ?
(4) I thought a responsible government should have organised a symposium or referendum, in other to amicably resolve issues!

This is small, goto Aba Abia State, you'd run and never come back. when it rains.

FutureLeader00:
Yes bro, this is my first relationship and am scared of heartache, my stduies will suffer because am so engrossed with her

you should be engulfed to your CGPA

Because She Said He Wouldn't Support Buhari Again.
Now She Been Labelled Extravagant 12m.
Why Haven't We Heard Of It Since.
The Current Administration Is Truly Fighting "Corruption".
Who Has WhatsApp Jare??

Why Would She Resign, I Guess for Saying Her Mind And Speaking The Truth.
Lemme Ask, Did Buhari Resign??

1. The space between your eyebrows is called a glabella.

2. Petrichor - The way it smells after the rain is called petrichor.

3. Aglet - The plastic or metallic coating at the end of your shoelaces is called an aglet.

4. Wamble - The rumbling of stomach is actually called a wamble.

5. Vagitus - The cry of a new born baby is called a vagitus.

6. Tines - The prongs on a fork are called tines.

7. Phosphenes - The sheen or light that you see when you close your eyes and press your hands on them are called phosphenes.

8. Box Tent - The tiny plastic table placed in the middle of a pizza box is called a box tent.

9. Overmorrow - The day after tomorrow is called overmorrow.

10. Minimus - Your tiny toe or finger is called minimus.

11. Agraffe - The wired cage that holds the cork in a bottle of champagne is called an agraffe.

12. Vocables - The 'na na na' and 'la la la', which don't really have any meaning in the lyrics of any song, are called vocables.

13. Interrobang - When you combine an exclamation mark with a question mark (like this ?!), it is referred to as an interrobang.

14. Columella Nasi - The space between your nostrils is called columella nasi.

15. Armscye - The armhole in clothes, where the sleeves are sewn, is called armscye.

16. Dysania - The condition of finding it difficult to get out of the bed in the morning is called dysania.

17. Griffonage - Unreadable hand-writing is called griffonage (Are you reading this dear doctors?)

18. Tittle - The dot over an “i” or a “j” is called tittle.

19. Crapulence - That utterly sick feeling you get after eating or drinking too much is called crapulence.

20. Bannock Device - The metallic device used to measure your feet at the shoe store is called Bannock device.

*Useful, isn't it. ?*

mmsen:
They got a couple of lucky breaks. They weren't even the best team at that tournament.

Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half.

kenny1795:
My brother the thing tire me o. I ws expecting a competitive and high tempo nerve wrecking match. But naija players are just strolling

Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half #CMRNGA

Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half.

This Cameroon team should not injure Victor Moses. That seems to be their sole aim in this match.

But how did Cameroon win the AFCON? They don't even look like a team that can score a goal.

tinktanker:
still u. Cos d little brain now knws more than ur big brain filled with mucus

clap for yourself, you just won a Nobel price.

Our Nigerian ladies. Hope you've learnt.


Men don't hit a lady.

Women don't starve a man

Which acting president?

this kind of name they give our university is very very funny.

this ones doesn't even look like BH members.

CONGRATULATIONS CHELSEA FC AND THE FANS EPL champions 2016/2017... Weldon, you worked for it. See you next season.

oshe11:
Be prepared 4 d GRAND heartbreak.....


I pray U cn tk it

we'd be there.

oshe11:
Be prepared 4 d GRAND heartbreak.....


I pray U cn tk ot

see you there.

oshe11:
Wetyn counsign rashford n my post?



wait till Ajax disgrace U

thats what you quys said about c.vigo, now they're beaten by the same man utd you looked down on, here you go again with AJAX. Bring'em on. Its all about 90mins. Goodluck.

brightballer:
I can't wait to see Man U lose.

sorry for you cos, you'd wait for a long time.

brightballer:
Yeah. Thanks. I watched it.

i know you will noj want to miss the return leg. Lol.