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Geografisch en cultureel Engels - Nigerian English

Here you will find slang from Nigerian English, featuring regional expressions, accents, and cultural terms commonly used in Nigeria.

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[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) dog meat, often used in certain local cuisines

Ex: He was hesitant to eat the 404 but eventually gave in.
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acada
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a university student or graduate

Ex: I met an acada at the conference.
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aristo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a wealthy man who dates much younger women and spends money on them

Ex: Everyone knew he was an aristo with a lavish lifestyle.
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baff
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian; plural only) stylish or fashionable clothes

Ex: His baffs make him stand out in a crowd.
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to bang
[werkwoord]

(Nigerian) to fail, especially in the context of an exam or test

Ex: He banged history because he didn't study.
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chop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian; plural only) food or a meal

Ex: They shared chops with everyone at the gathering.
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(Nigerian) moonshine or illicitly brewed alcohol

Ex: They sold crazy man in the bottle behind the bar.
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dey play
[tussenwerpsel]

(Nigerian) used to suggest that someone is being delusional or not making sense

Ex: They thought they could win without practicing; dey play.
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e choke
[tussenwerpsel]

(Nigerian) used to express awe, amazement, or excitement

Ex: E choke, this party is amazing.
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fanimorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(Nigerian) extremely beautiful, attractive, or captivating

Ex: The wedding decorations were fanimorous.
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to fash
[werkwoord]

(Nigerian) to deliberately ignore or neglect someone or something

Ex: I can't believe he fashed all my advice.
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Jand
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) any foreign country, usually referring to places outside Nigeria

Ex: They talk about Jand like it's heaven on earth.
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janded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(Nigerian) describing someone who has lived or traveled abroad, often with foreign influences

Ex: His janded attitude makes him stand out in the crowd.
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J-Town
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) the city of Jos in Nigeria

Ex: I've heard a lot about the food in J-Town.
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mama put
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a street food stall selling traditional Nigerian dishes

Ex: The mama put serves food until late at night.
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(Nigerian) moonshine or illicitly brewed alcohol

Ex: The push-me-I-push-you was sold secretly behind the bar.
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Sapele water
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) illegally brewed or homemade alcohol

Ex: The Sapele water was sold secretly behind the bar.
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shack
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a drink, particularly an alcoholic beverage

Ex: They were all sipping shack at the gathering.
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to shift
[werkwoord]

(Nigerian) to unlawfully take something or someone

Ex: He admitted he tried to shift some electronics last night.
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smallie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a small person, often used affectionately or humorously

Ex: Don't pick on the smallie, she's just a kid.
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thirty-two
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) teeth

Ex: His thirty-two are perfectly aligned.
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villa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(Nigerian) a person's village or ancestral hometown

Ex: He 's always telling stories from his villa.
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to yabby
[werkwoord]

(Nigerian) to insult or disrespect someone

Ex: I don't like when people yab others for no reason.
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