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Nigerian Pidgin

Explore Nigerian Pidgin words and expressions with clear meanings, everyday examples and contextual guides.

64 words
AbegPlease; used to make a request or add emphasisNigerian PidginAbiRight? / Isn't it? (used for agreement or confirmation)Nigerian PidginAgberoA rowdy, aggressive person — often used for park toutsNigerian PidginAjebutterSomeone who grew up privileged / a soft, pampered personNigerian PidginAsoebiCoordinated fabric/outfit worn by a group at Nigerian celebrationsNigerian PidginBig manA wealthy, influential or well-connected personNigerian PidginBokuPlenty, a lot (from French "beaucoup")Nigerian PidginCarry goTo proceed or continue with something boldlyNigerian PidginChopTo eat, or to collect/receive something (money, punishment, etc.)Nigerian PidginChop knuckleA fist bump used to celebrate or show solidarityNigerian PidginCorrectGenuinely good, authentic or of high qualityNigerian PidginDanfoA yellow commercial bus used for public transport in LagosNigerian PidginDey playKeep joking or failing to take something seriouslyNigerian PidginE be thingsAn expression of resignation or acceptance of a situationNigerian PidginE chokeAn expression for something overwhelming, impressive or intenseNigerian PidginE don doIt is finished, done or over withNigerian PidginE no easyIt is difficult; an expression acknowledging hardshipNigerian PidginE shock youAn expression used when something is surprising or unbelievableNigerian PidginE tire meI am fed up with it or exhausted by itNigerian PidginEhenExpression of agreement, realisation or acknowledgementNigerian PidginEnter one chanceTo be tricked or fall into a bad situationNigerian PidginGbas gbosA back-and-forth argument or fightNigerian PidginGbegeSerious trouble or problem — usually big dramaNigerian PidginGingerTo motivate, excite or boost someoneNigerian PidginGreeTo agree, accept or be willingNigerian PidginHustlerA hardworking person grinding to make a livingNigerian PidginI deyI am fine, present or available, depending on contextNigerian PidginI no sendI do not care or I am not botheredNigerian PidginIya BejiA woman who has twins — used to greet or refer to such mothersNigerian PidginJapaTo run away, flee — especially emigrating abroad for a better lifeNigerian PidginK-legA complication, flaw or sign that something is not rightNigerian PidginKatakataTrouble, chaos or a messy situationNigerian PidginKpaliA fake, counterfeit, or fraudulent version of somethingNigerian PidginKpekereFried plantain chips — a popular Nigerian snackNigerian PidginKpeleExpression of sympathy or condolence for someoneNigerian PidginLas lasEventually; in the end; after everythingNigerian PidginMuguA gullible person easily deceived or trickedNigerian PidginNa GodAn expression crediting God or accepting what cannot be explainedNigerian PidginNa so e beThat's how it is / That's the way things areNigerian PidginNa wa oExpression of surprise or mild exasperationNigerian PidginNo gree for anybodyDo not allow anyone to intimidate, cheat or overpower youNigerian PidginOdeA fool or dull-witted personNigerian PidginOgaBoss, superior, or a respectful address for someone in authorityNigerian PidginOga madamA respectful or playful title for a woman in chargeNigerian PidginOmoAn expression of surprise, admiration or disbeliefNigerian PidginOrisirisiAll sorts of things / a variety / miscellaneousNigerian PidginOwambeA lavish Nigerian party or celebrationNigerian PidginPackagingProjecting a false or exaggerated image of wealthNigerian PidginPepper demTo show off, succeed despite haters, or live your best lifeNigerian PidginRunsA hustle, scheme or money-making arrangementNigerian PidginSabiTo know, understand, or be skilled at somethingNigerian PidginSee finishLoss of respect caused by excessive familiarityNigerian PidginShakaraTo show off, act proud or play hard to getNigerian PidginShayoAlcohol, or the state of being drunkNigerian PidginShine your eyeBe alert, vigilant and street smartNigerian PidginSoft lifeA comfortable, luxurious and stress-free lifestyleNigerian PidginVexTo be angry or annoyedNigerian PidginWahalaTrouble, problem or difficultyNigerian PidginWakaTo walk, travel, leave or move aroundNigerian PidginWayoTrickery, deception or cunning behaviourNigerian PidginWereyA mad, reckless or unpredictable personNigerian PidginWetinWhat; used when asking a questionNigerian PidginYawa don gasSerious trouble has started / things have gone wrong badlyNigerian PidginYen yenUnnecessary noise, complaints or dramaNigerian Pidgin