Word of the Day — 19 Aug 2026

Aje

How; used in greetings like "uko aje?" (how are you?).
Example

Uko aje leo?

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Example

Chioma nyash is soft

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Example

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Example

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Example

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DRex 28 May 2024

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Example

1. My name is Feleb

2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb

Mr Lincoln 07 February 2026
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Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



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Abioye 07 December 2024

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Example

I am starving, ke batla zozo.

I am starving, I want food.

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Example

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Example

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Example

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