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Food / Re: A Nairalander Caught A Big Python, Cooked It And Ate It With His Family (Photos) by ztanleechima(m): 10:09pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Odi Egwu oh |
Education / Re: Words Frequently Used In Nigeria Not Found In The Dictionary by ztanleechima(m): 4:17pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Education / Words Frequently Used In Nigeria Not Found In The Dictionary by ztanleechima(m): 4:14pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
*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. *SHARE AND EDUCATE SOMEONE* Do have a great week. 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Femi Fani-Kayode Reacts To The Declaration Of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB As Terrorists by ztanleechima(m): 9:30pm On Sep 15, 2017 |
√ 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! 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Could This Be The Worst Road In Delta State? Photos by ztanleechima(m): 12:38pm On Sep 09, 2017 |
This is small, goto Aba Abia State, you'd run and never come back. when it rains. |
Romance / Re: Help! My Girlfriend Has Been Acting Strange Lately by ztanleechima(m): 11:25pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
FutureLeader00:you should be engulfed to your CGPA |
Politics / Re: Aisha Alhassan Spent N12 Million To Inspect Ghost Projects - Premium Times by ztanleechima(m): 8:50pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
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?? 1 Like |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: We Regret Appointing Aisha, She Must Resign - APC by ztanleechima(m): 8:46pm On Sep 08, 2017 |
Why Would She Resign, I Guess for Saying Her Mind And Speaking The Truth. Lemme Ask, Did Buhari Resign?? |
Education / Did You Know These Things Had Names? by ztanleechima(m): 1:33am On Sep 06, 2017 |
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. ?* 12 Likes 5 Shares |
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by ztanleechima(m): 7:30pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
mmsen:Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half. |
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by ztanleechima(m): 7:26pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
kenny1795:Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half #CMRNGA |
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by ztanleechima(m): 7:24pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Cameroon really disrupted our fluidity with their jagajaga style of play. We'd teach them some more lessons in the second half. |
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by ztanleechima(m): 7:23pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
This Cameroon team should not injure Victor Moses. That seems to be their sole aim in this match. |
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by ztanleechima(m): 7:21pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
But how did Cameroon win the AFCON? They don't even look like a team that can score a goal. |
Crime / Re: For Being In Possession Of 3 Phones, SARS Operatives Assault U.S Returnee by ztanleechima(m): 4:30pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
tinktanker:clap for yourself, you just won a Nobel price. |
Romance / Re: A 20yrs Old Ghanaian Lady Sets Boyfriend’s House Ablaze For Cheating On Her by ztanleechima(m): 4:44pm On May 28, 2017 |
Our Nigerian ladies. Hope you've learnt. Men don't hit a lady. Women don't starve a man |
Politics / Re: Yemi Osinbajo Visits Abuja Market (Photos) by ztanleechima(m): 9:51pm On May 26, 2017 |
Which acting president? |
Education / Re: Kwara State University Renamed Olusola Saraki University by ztanleechima(m): 8:14pm On May 20, 2017 |
this kind of name they give our university is very very funny. |
Politics / Re: Boko Haram Members Captured By Soldiers (Photos) by ztanleechima(m): 7:44pm On May 14, 2017 |
this ones doesn't even look like BH members. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: West Brom Vs Chelsea (0 - 1) On 12th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 10:16pm On May 12, 2017 |
CONGRATULATIONS CHELSEA FC AND THE FANS
EPL champions 2016/2017... Weldon, you
worked for it. See you next season. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Education / Re: Nigerian Author Includes 'Mutual Masturbation' In JSS 1 Book (Pictured) by ztanleechima(m): 7:26pm On May 08, 2017 |
I thought I have seen it all until I saw one slay queen eating EBA with hand gloves....hahahaha Chai.....nobody, I repeat " nobody " should hold me. Just shift lemme faint |
Politics / Re: Nigerians React To Buhari's Indefinite Medical Trip To London by ztanleechima(m): 12:22pm On May 08, 2017 |
i've said it before, and i'd say it again, this faction of chibok girls kidnapped is just a political propaganda that is used to divert peoples attentions from the crisis in the nation. And to the issue of travel, i've this feeling that the man we refer to as mr president is dead, and a replica of him was returned to us, which has expired and has returned back to rebuild himself. Honestly, am ashmed the way things are been done in this nation, the lawlessness. The president and the northerner are holding the giant of africa hostage like power belongs to the them, and the well known citizens of the country is doing absolutely nothing about. Am just an ordinary man, cos if i were a first class citizen............ I remember mr president saying politicians aren't supposed to travel out to seek medical attention. |
Religion / Re: What if Hell, Jesus and God Never Existed, will you regret being a Christian? by ztanleechima(m): 8:10am On May 07, 2017 |
incase you don't KNOW, we wouldn't have existed, be it not for GOD and JESUS CHRIST. I repeat, USELESS QUESTION. |
Religion / Re: What if Hell, Jesus and God Never Existed, will you regret being a Christian? by ztanleechima(m): 8:08am On May 07, 2017 |
what kinda useless question is these must it be christainity. Try this sh¤t with islam and see your head chopped off. Trust me GOD and JESUS CHRIST are truely merciful. Mtcheeew useless question. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Photo Of Another Nigerian Soldier Killed By The Boko Haram by ztanleechima(m): 9:33pm On May 06, 2017 |
sorry i don't have any atom of pity when a nigeria soldier dies, they will humiliate and exercise their power when they see ordinary civilian, but becomes powerless when the real deal runs down. Sorry soldier i feel no pity for thee. They all are the same. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Celta Vigo Vs Manchester United: Europa League (0 - 1) On 4th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 3:45pm On May 05, 2017 |
oshe11:we'd be there. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Celta Vigo Vs Manchester United: Europa League (0 - 1) On 4th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 3:45pm On May 05, 2017 |
oshe11:see you there. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Celta Vigo Vs Manchester United: Europa League (0 - 1) On 4th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 3:39pm On May 05, 2017 |
oshe11: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. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Celta Vigo Vs Manchester United: Europa League (0 - 1) On 4th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 3:37pm On May 05, 2017 |
brightballer:sorry for you cos, you'd wait for a long time. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Celta Vigo Vs Manchester United: Europa League (0 - 1) On 4th May 2017 by ztanleechima(m): 3:02pm On May 05, 2017 |
brightballer:i know you will noj want to miss the return leg. Lol. |
Politics / Re: Buhari's Health: His Time Is Almost Up Like Yaradua, World Will Be Shocked - FFK by ztanleechima(m): 7:56am On May 05, 2017 |
if the world will be shocked that buhari has gone over board, which i know they won't, myself wön't be shocked. He should just resign. 1 Like |
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