The thing be say



Meaning

It is a phrase that means "the fact of the matter is".


Example

The thing be say him no even buy the cement.


Origin: Warri



By Godswill Bernard November 12, 2017

Money miss road



Meaning

Nouveau riche throwing money around.


Example

See this Money miss road ooo.


Origin: Lagos



By Godswill Bernard November 11, 2017

Belle-turn me



Meaning

1. Diarrhea .
2. Feeling Nauseous.


Example

1. Na that rice do make belle turn me.
2. Plenty pepper dey turn my belle


Origin: Lagos



By Godswill Bernard November 11, 2017

Donatus



Meaning

One in habit of giving their services to others for free. Derived from 'donate'.


Example

That babe na donatus.
The man think say i go come do donatus for am.


Origin: Port harcourt



By Godswill Bernard October 24, 2017

Yanga



Meaning

Means Pride or Flamboyance


Example

Ehy you dey use this thing do yanga?


Origin: Lagos



By Godswill Bernard October 25, 2017

Doz bin



Meaning

Refers to a Garbage can.


Example

I wan go empty doz bin.
I put the bole for doz bin.


Origin: Lagos



By Godswill Bernard October 24, 2017

Wa-zo-bia



Meaning

Wa-zo-bia: 1. Contraction of the Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo (Major tribes in Nigeria) word for come here.
2. Used for anything pertaining to every tribe in Nigeria
3. Things pertaining to Nigeria.


Example

Lagos na full wazobia zone.


Origin: Port Harcourt



By Godswill Bernard November 11, 2017

Suya



Meaning

Barbecued Beef or chicken served with special Nigerian spices.


Example

I feel like to chop suya.
Babe buy suya come back ooo!


Origin: Northern Nigeria



By Godswill Bernard November 11, 2017

Stone ground



Meaning

Means to Fall Heavily


Example

See as him carry body stone ground.


Origin: port harcourt



By Godswill Bernard November 11, 2017

Attachment



Meaning

Small stool placed along the aisle of luxurious buses for passengers who can't afford proper seats.


Example

Bros i wan sidon for attachment.
Why you wan sit for attachment when money dey your hand?


Origin: Lagos



By Godswill Bernard October 25, 2017