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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404 [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) dog meat, often used in certain local cuisines

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acada [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a university student or graduate

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aristo [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a wealthy man who dates much younger women and spends money on them

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baff [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian; plural only) stylish or fashionable clothes

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to bang [werkwoord]
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(Nigerian) to fail, especially in the context of an exam or test

Ex: She was worried she might bang the chemistry test .
chop [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian; plural only) food or a meal

Ex: I 'm starving , time for some chops .
dey play [tussenwerpsel]
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(Nigerian) used to suggest that someone is being delusional or not making sense

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e choke [tussenwerpsel]
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(Nigerian) used to express awe, amazement, or excitement

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fanimorous [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) extremely beautiful, attractive, or captivating

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to fash [werkwoord]
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(Nigerian) to deliberately ignore or neglect someone or something

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Jand [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) any foreign country, usually referring to places outside Nigeria

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janded [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) describing someone who has lived or traveled abroad, often with foreign influences

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J-Town [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) the city of Jos in Nigeria

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mama put [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a street food stall selling traditional Nigerian dishes

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Sapele water [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) illegally brewed or homemade alcohol

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shack [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a drink, particularly an alcoholic beverage

Ex: That shack has a strong kick to it .
to shift [werkwoord]
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(Nigerian) to unlawfully take something or someone

Ex: The gang planned to shift the child from school .
smallie [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a small person, often used affectionately or humorously

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villa [zelfstandig naamwoord]
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(Nigerian) a person's village or ancestral hometown

Ex: We 'll take a trip to the villa next holiday .
to yabby [werkwoord]
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(Nigerian) to insult or disrespect someone

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