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Nigerian English Expressions

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Instructions: Explore the distinctive vocabulary and slang of Nigerian English!

  1. 1.

    In Nigerian English, what does 'wahala' mean?

    A
    Welcome
    B
    Trouble or problem
    C
    Water
    D
    Wealth
  2. 2.

    What does 'abi' or 'abi?' mean in Nigerian English?

    A
    Goodbye
    B
    Maybe
    C
    Hello
    D
    Right? / Isn't it? (seeking confirmation)
  3. 3.

    In Nigerian English, what does 'chop' commonly mean?

    A
    To steal
    B
    To eat
    C
    To cut wood
    D
    To dance
  4. 4.

    What does 'oga' mean in Nigerian English?

    A
    A grandmother
    B
    A type of food
    C
    Boss or person in charge
    D
    An orange
  5. 5.

    In Nigeria, what does 'no wahala' mean?

    A
    No money
    B
    No problem / It's okay
    C
    No way
    D
    No water
  6. 6.

    What does 'I no send you' mean in Nigerian English?

    A
    I don't care about your opinion
    B
    I didn't mail anything
    C
    I didn't send a message
    D
    I won't go with you
  7. 7.

    In Nigerian English, what does 'gist' mean?

    A
    The main point
    B
    A joke
    C
    A gift
    D
    Gossip or news to share
  8. 8.

    What does 'japa' mean in modern Nigerian slang?

    A
    To eat
    B
    To dance
    C
    To flee or emigrate from Nigeria
    D
    To celebrate
  9. 9.

    In Nigerian English, what is an 'okada'?

    A
    A traditional chief
    B
    A prayer mat
    C
    A type of soup
    D
    A commercial motorcycle taxi
  10. 10.

    What does 'shine your eye' mean in Nigerian English?

    A
    Clean your glasses
    B
    Look at me
    C
    Cry a lot
    D
    Be alert or be careful
  11. 11.

    In Nigeria, what does 'nna' or 'nna men' express?

    A
    A greeting
    B
    An exclamation of surprise or emphasis (like 'wow' or 'man')
    C
    A type of bread
    D
    A farewell
  12. 12.

    What does 'pepper dem' mean in Nigerian English?

    A
    Show off to make others jealous
    B
    Add pepper to food
    C
    Season the dish
    D
    Punish them
  13. 13.

    In Nigerian English, what does 'yarn' mean?

    A
    A type of yam
    B
    To yawn
    C
    Knitting thread
    D
    To talk or speak
  14. 14.

    What does 'sabi' mean in Nigerian Pidgin English?

    A
    A type of sword
    B
    To know or understand
    C
    To be sad
    D
    A sandy beach
  15. 15.

    In Nigerian English, what does 'shakara' mean?

    A
    A musical instrument
    B
    Showing off or acting proud
    C
    A type of dance
    D
    Shaking hands

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