Esusu



Meaning

Thrift society where members contribute a monthly sum into a pot and then take turns in collecting the total sum.


Example

Mumsy wan start esusu.
Bimbo don collect her esusu.


Origin: Lagos



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Dada



Meaning

It refers to Dreadlocks. It is also called Bob Marley.


Example

Na only bad boys dey do dada for head?


Origin: Lagos



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Count



Meaning

It means the ability to afford.


Example

e.g You fit count Twenty thousand as you stand so?


Origin: Nigeria



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Bukka



Meaning

Roadside restaurant. Also called- 'Mama Put' and 'Food is ready.'


Example

You don visit Jerry Musy Bukka


Origin: lagos



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Rush



Meaning

To struggle for a position or place.


Example

Na when i dey rush for molue na im pickpocket thief my money.


Origin: Lagos



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TDB



Meaning

Means till daybreak.


Example

We go dey dia TDB.
No do anything TDB.


Origin: Port Harcourt.



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Yonda



Meaning

Means Far Away.


Example

The man go yonda.
mumsy been go yonda.


Origin: Port Harcourt



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Put Eye



Meaning

To Look at something with longing or want.


Example

Why you dey put eye for person family issue?


Origin: Lagos



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Waka Jugbe



Meaning

One constantly loitering about.


Example

Leave that guy, na waka jugbe im be.


Origin: Lagos



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Expo



Meaning

Leaked examination paper.
Exam hall malpractice.


Example

Dem catch that babe for expo today.
Willie been write him own expo for shoe.




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