Shuo



Meaning

An exclamation common amongst the Urhobo people.

Hwoo (pronounced: Kwooo) in Urhobo language later evolved to Shuoo, Shuuu, Shoo


Example

Pidgin: Shuo, wetin dey work you?

English: What the hell is wrong with you?


Origin: Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis in Nigeria



By Mega January 10, 2023

Kpekus



Meaning

A Nigerian Slang for Vagina

the word kpekus has it's roots in Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis in Delta State, Nigeria. “Kpeku”' is an Urhobo/Isoko word for a sea shell that's shaped like a vagina


Example

Pidgin: Okpo leggo, kpekus rest

English: A prostitute dies, her vagina rests


Origin: Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis in Nigeria



By Mega January 10, 2023

Omo



Meaning

a generic term used to express various levels of bewilderment.

the Nigerian exclamation “Omo” has it's roots in the Pidgin capital of Nigeria Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis. though the term “Omo” means child in Urhobo, Isoko, Yoruba, Edo, Esan & various other Nigerian languages the exclamation originated from Delta State as Deltans particularly scream “Obob” “Oboy” “Omo” “Oma” when bewildered


Example

Pidgin: Omo boy wey you bring your mind down

English: Bro, take a chill pill


Origin: Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis in Nigeria



By Mega January 10, 2023