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noah·Culture· 3 days ago

6 Must-Know Naija Slangs That Belong in Every Dictionary

We Nigerians have some of the most creative expressions on earth. Many will never make it into a formal dictionary. Today’s highlight is “enter one chance.” It means being tricked or falling into a bad situation by trusting the wrong person or opportunity. Examples: “No enter one chance with that fake investment scheme.” Other slangs that deserve recognition: • Chop knuckle: fist bump or show of solidarity. • E don do: it’s over, finished. • Carry last: to be the slowest or least successful. • Gbas gbos: exchange of blows or a heated argument. • Omo: expression of surprise or emphasis. • Shakara: showing off or forming. What are your favourites? Share them below with their meanings. Let’s build the ultimate Naija slang dictionary together.

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bisi3 days ago

What Naija slang do you think deserves a spot in every dictionary alongside "enter one chance"?

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kris3 days ago

You're aiming to include slangs used nationwide only, or are regional favourites from east, west and north in scope too?

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mel3 days ago

Are you asking for slang that's universally recognized or just trending in urban centres?

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yemi3 days ago

It feels like most slangs remain informal because dictionaries update too slowly, missing the richest parts of everyday language.

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prince3 days ago

I'm not convinced every slang needs formal recognition; many lose charm once they're sanitized in a book.

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ade3 days ago

Try jotting down fresh slangs as you hear them so you can build a personal gloss that's accurate. No dey rely solely on dictionaries.

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