Ngozi Emeka
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A plea to God, often used to express exasperation, desperation, or a fervent wish for divine intervention.
"God abeg, make this traffic clear."
A slang term for a big ass or large buttocks.
"That girl is carrying kàká."
A Yoruba slang term meaning 'It’s finished' or 'It's over'.
"The food is finished, lóbátán."
An expression used to dismiss something as unimportant, trivial, or not worth worrying about. It means 'it doesn't matter'.
"Don't worry about the small mistake, forget that thing."
To get drunk or to be in a state of drunkenness.
"He don shak up after just two bottles."
An expression that captures a feeling of excitement, agitation, impatience, or being on edge. It means one is feeling pumped up or energized, often in a high-stakes or emotionally charged situation.
"No waste my time, blood dey hot!"
A slang term for sexual intercourse.
"He was caught trying to prak her."
A derogatory term for someone who portrays a fake or lavish lifestyle on social media (especially Instagram) that they do not live in reality.
"Don't be deceived by her posts, she's an Instifẹẹ."
A phrase used to imply that someone's claims are unsubstantiated, lack sufficient proof, or are not believable.
"You said he stole the money? You go explain tire, no evidence."
To talk, tell a story, or engage in a conversation or gist.
"Come yarn me wetin happen for party."
Still, yet, or not yet. Used to indicate something hasn't happened or is ongoing.
"I never chop bado."
A playful expression of admiration or envy, used when one wishes to enjoy the same good fortune, success, or blessings that another person is experiencing.
"You just got a new job and a new car? Omo, God abeg barb me this style."
Brand new.
"He just bought an agánrán car."
A slang term for 'whining', complaining, or nagging.
"Stop doing fiipá and just do the work."
Refers to a group of people who wholeheartedly and enthusiastically agree with a speaker or a particular viewpoint, often without critical thought.
"The politician's speech was met with loud cheers from his amen corner."
The Yoruba word for 'Water'.
"Please give me omi."
A refined, sophisticated, or classy person. It can also describe something as being fancy or high-class.
"She is very tush, she doesn't eat at bukas."
The act of making or spending money, especially in a lavish or enjoyable way. It implies actively acquiring and enjoying wealth.
"That guy is really chopping money in his new business."
A 'Compound Fool'; a complete and utter fool.
"Only a dòbodé would fall for that trick."
An expression of acknowledgment for the complexities, ironies, or difficulties of life. It translates to 'That's quite something' or 'Things are happening'.
"The cost of living just keeps rising. E be things."
A slang phrase meaning 'No problem'. It can also be used sarcastically to mean 'Nice one' when a situation is actually not good.
"Can you help me later? Yeah, no wam."
The state of being lied to or deceived.
"I realized I was in a state of múulè when he never paid back."
To bribe someone, typically an official or someone in a position of power, to gain favor or bypass regulations.
"He had to sort the police officer to avoid getting arrested."
A declaration of self-importance, uniqueness, or divine favor. It signifies a belief that one is special, blessed, or 'chosen by God' for success and protection.
"I passed the exam everyone failed, I am a chosen."
A sharp, playful, and rhetorical question used to mock someone's poor judgment or a questionable decision. It translates to 'Is this the brain you use to cross the road?'.
"You invested all your money in that fake scheme? Na this brain you dey use cross road?"
A sarcastic and humorous phrase used to dismiss those who are too literal or slow to understand a joke, an irony, or a nuanced point. It implies that the meaning is obvious to those who are smart enough to understand.
"My joke was clearly satire. You get it! If you don't gerrit forget about it."
A Pidgin word meaning 'a long time'. Reduplicated as 'tey tey' for emphasis.
"I have been waiting for you since tey."
To think hard, calculate, or strategize carefully before making a move, especially to avoid negative consequences like poverty (sapa).
"Omooo before I make any move me I dey 1+1/calcu everything oooo, make sapa no go follow me drag bread."
An exclamation of excitement, surprise, or admiration, similar to saying 'Wow!' or 'Damn!'.
"Gyat! Look at that car!"
Crazy, mad, or out of one's mind.
"That guy don kolo."
News, gossip, or interesting story to share.
"Give me the full gist."
A Yoruba word meaning 'free me', 'release me', or 'leave me'. In slang, it's used to tell someone to drop a topic, stop bothering you, or to create space.
"Stop stressing me, tule jare!"
An expression of agreement or affirmation, similar to 'that kind of thing' or 'exactly'. It serves as a default response to something one agrees with.
"Person 1: This party is boring. Person 2: Type shit."
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