Geographical & Cultural English - 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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Geographical & Cultural English
404 [noun]

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

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acada [noun]

(Nigerian) a university student or graduate

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aristo [noun]

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

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baff [noun]

(Nigerian; plural only) stylish or fashionable clothes

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to bang [verb]

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

Ex: She was worried she might bang the chemistry test .
chop [noun]

(Nigerian; plural only) food or a meal

Ex: I 'm starving , time for some chops .
dey play [interjection]

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

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e choke [interjection]

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

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fanimorous [adjective]

(Nigerian) extremely beautiful, attractive, or captivating

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to fash [verb]

(Nigerian) to deliberately ignore or neglect someone or something

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Jand [noun]

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

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janded [adjective]

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

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J-Town [noun]

(Nigerian) the city of Jos in Nigeria

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mama put [noun]

(Nigerian) a street food stall selling traditional Nigerian dishes

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shack [noun]

(Nigerian) a drink, particularly an alcoholic beverage

Ex: That shack has a strong kick to it .
to shift [verb]

(Nigerian) to unlawfully take something or someone

Ex: The gang planned to shift the child from school .
smallie [noun]

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

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villa [noun]

(Nigerian) a person's village or ancestral hometown

Ex: We 'll take a trip to the villa next holiday .
to yabby [verb]

(Nigerian) to insult or disrespect someone

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