Words tagged “nigeria” (6)
The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example
I go give you gbosa for head.
Example
Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned
Example
My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
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