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Used to agree or affirm, sometimes sarcastically.
An exclamation roughly meaning 'Wow' or 'What a pity/strange thing.' Short for 'na wahala oh.' Expresses surprise, frust...
“Suit yourself” or “that’s your business,” used when someone insists on their way.
Nickname for Nigeria
A popular saying meaning 'Nigerians never come in last.' It reflects the hustler spirit – Nigerians always strive to suc...
In Nigeria, even though 'NairaBET' is a betting company, people use 'nairabet' colloquially to mean any sports betting h...
Means 'Is that so' or 'Yep, exactly.' Can also mean 'that's how it is.' Depending on tone, it could convey agreement or ...
A metaphor for the nation's wealth or resources, often used to discuss corruption. The idea is that Nigeria's wealth ("t...
A tongue-in-cheek term for a hook-up disguised as watching a movie. Inviting someone to 'Netflix and chill' implies you ...
The day after tomorrow (common Nigerian English usage).
(Igbo, lit. 'mine') An affectionate way to call a loved one 'my own.' It signifies that the person is cherished as one's...
A common saying (often in Pidgin) meaning financial situations can change – a poor person can become rich and vice versa...
(Pidgin) Literally 'don't be dull,' meaning don't hesitate or miss an opportunity. Friends say this to encourage a shy p...
'No trouble,' borrowed from Nigerian Pidgin, but Liberians also say no fuss or no palava. It means no worries.
