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An interjection expressing sympathy, like 'oh dear'. Could be genuine or mocking. For example, fans might sing 'Aayah, a...

Give extra/Bonus (Add more)

Being late/Tardiness (Lateness)

Ignore/Snub (Air)

Everything/Complete (All)

Whole day/Entire day (All day)

Whatever way/Careless (Any way)

One's neighborhood or community. To be 'from my area' means from my block/hood. Also used as greeting: 'my area man' = m...

Local reputation/Territory (Hood status)

Neighbors/Locals (Community members)

The phrase 'Don't ask me' can literally mean 'I don't know.' (Not in a rude way, just a direct translation from local la...

Corruption of 'I say,' used to get attention (like 'hey'). 'Assay, come here' means 'Hey you, come.' Often repeated for ...

Hey friend/Excuse me (Hey man)

Pregnant/Expecting (Pregnancy)

Infant meal/Formula (Baby food)

Child's father (Father of child)

Shortcut/Minor street (Side road)

Move back/Support (Back up)

Hateful or evil-minded attitude; malice

Release/Free (Post bail)

Remaining payment (Outstanding amount)

Money account (Bank account)

Lots of money/Capital (Bankroll)

Washroom/Toilet (Bathroom)

Show goodness (Be kind)

“Let it be so” – acceptance of a situation; also “Is that so?”

Used as a scolding phrase meaning 'keep doing that and see what happens'.

Self-employed (Independent)

Endure/Tolerate (Put up with)

Sleeping room/Chamber (Bedroom)

Long ago/Past (Ancient times)

Late/Delayed (Behind schedule)

Nagging you; persistently chasing or pressuring

Self confidence (Believe in yourself)

Pregnancy; pregnant stomach

Satisfied/Not hungry (Full stomach)

Often used in place of 'rather.' E.g. Better he stays home = it would be better if he stays.

Self-improvement (Better yourself)

Complex words/Formal speech (Big words)

'Big woman,' a slang for a woman who thinks highly of herself or is high status. Jue = girl.

Signifies someone acting high and mighty or genuinely a big-shot.

Successful man (Made it)

Successful woman (Independent)

Proud/Arrogant (Conceited)

Large amount/Wealth (Big money)

Means 'very embarrassing'. If something is a big shame, it's a disgrace.

Older sister (Elder sister)

Means a big important person (like 'big man').

Bad taste/Not sweet (Bitter)

Garden egg/Eggplant (Local vegetable)