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Commot for here idiot
#1
Fuck outa here / Piss off
A colloquial phrase used to tell someone to leave or to get away from you. It is commonly used when someone is being annoying or bothersome. It can be used both jokingly or in a serious manner. It is similar to saying “get outta here, idiot” or “piss off, idiot”. Literal Translation: Leave from here, Idiot
You don kolo?
#2
You crazy? / You trippin
A common way of asking someone if they are out of their mind. It can be used more in a manner such as saying “are you trippin?” or it can be more aggressive, similar to saying “you’ve gone nuts”. Literal Translation: Are you crazy?
See dis mumu
#3
Look at this Idiot
A colloquial way to point out that someone is foolish. However, the word “mumu” is more commonly used while joking among friends rather than actually insulting someone's intelligence or behaviour. It is very similar to saying “look at this fool”. Literal Translation: You see this fool
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Mugu
#4
Fool / Gullible bastard
Another colloquial way to refer to someone as easily fooled or gullible. It is used commonly to describe someone who has been messed over. Similar to calling someone a “fool” or a “gullible bastard”. Literal Translation: Mugu
Thunder fire you
#5
Burn in hell
An insult used to express anger or disdain towards someone directly. It is very similar to saying “burn in hell” or “jump in front of a train”. Literal Translation: May lightning strike you
Yor fada
#6
Yo father
A colloquial way of simply referring to someone’s father. However when it is said in a mocking or provoking tone it can be used as an insult towards someone’s blood line. It is common for Nigerians to use this in order to purposely get under someone’s skin. Literal Translation: Your father
Ashawo
#7
Bitch / Whore
A derogatory swear word to insult someone’s behaviour or lack of respect for themselves. Similar to calling someone a “bitch” or a “whore”. Literal Translation: Prostitute
Oloshi
#8
Stupid / Idiot
A slang insult from the language of Yorùbá. It carries a harsher tone and it is used to insult someone’s intelligence and behaviour. It is very similar to calling someone “stupid” or an “idiot” but it is suggested that this person is considered dumb because of the actions they do. Literal Translation: Oloshi
Muntuu
#9
Dumbass / Asshole
A commonly used word to insult someone’s stupid behaviour or actions. It’s common for it to be used in both joking and serious manners. It is similar to referring to someone as a “dumbass” or “asshole”. Literal Translation: Muntuu
Dundee
#10
Really dumb / Daft
A colloquial term that is used to refer to someone who is very unintelligent. It is similar to referring to someone who is either “really dumb” or can be considered as “daft”. Literal Translation: Dundee
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Wetin
#1
What's up / What thing?
A colloquial term that’s a combination of the words “what” and “thing”. It is commonly used to inquire about someone’s well being as in “wetin sup” as to say “what’s been goin on”. It is also commonly used to ask what happened as in “wetin happen na?”. Literal Translation: What thing
Ma guy / Gee / Padi
#2
Mate / Dude / Bro
Three of the most common ways to casually and friendly refer to someone you are chill with. Ma guy is similar to calling someone “mate” or “buddy”. Gee is literally the pronunciation of the letter “G” which is self explanatory. Padi is a colloquial way to refer to anyone as your “friend”. Literal Translation: My guy / G / Friend
Mad o
#3
That's crazy / That's really cool
A colloquial expression to describe something as really cool or very impressive. It is often applied to events, situations, objects, and hearing great news. It can also be used as an expression to express surprise when something remarkable or unexpected happens. With its colloquial uses it’s similar to saying “that’s crazy” or “that’s really cool”. Literal Translation: Mad
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Commot
#4
To head out / To dip
A colloquial slang word that can be roughly translated into “head out” or “dip” in North American english. It is commonly said to express the desire to leave the current location and to move elsewhere. Literal Translation: To leave
You dey whine me?
#5
You gotta be kinding me
A colloquial phrase used to ask someone if they are messing or joking with you. It can also be used to express surprise or frustration similar to saying “you gotta be kidding me”. Literal Translation: You are winning me?
E don cast
#6
That's a wrap
A popular Nigerian expression used to convey a sense of disappointment or relief depending on the context and tone. It is usually said when something has ended for good and is irreversible. Similar to saying “the jig is up” or “that’s a wrap”. Literal Translation: It has cast
You dey ment?
#7
Are you mad? / You crazy
A colloquial phrase that is usually used to tease someone about what they are doing or saying. Similar to saying “have you gone crazy” or “you are out of your mind”. However it can also be used as an insult towards someone's sanity if used in an insulting manner. Literal Translation: Are you mad?
Famz
#8
Suck-up / Famous
A colloquial slang used to describe someone who is being overly friendly or trying too hard to impress, especially in a way that seems insincere. Similar to describing someone as a “suck-up”. However it can also be used to describe someone positively to acknowledge their fame, popularity, or Influence. In this context it is really only applied to people with a famous status. Literal Translation: Familiarise
E don tay
#9
It's been forever / ages
A friendly thing to say to a friend when you haven’t seen each other in an extended period of time. Similar to saying “it’s been ages” or “it’s been forever”. Literal Translation: It’s been a while
E dey inside cloth
#10
I'm doing great
If someone were to ask you “How body?” which is similar to saying “How are you doing?” You could respond casually by saying the phrase “E dey inside cloth” which is similar to saying “I'm doing good” or “I'm well”. Depending on your body language you can convey the idea of either “I’m doing great!” to “I’m fine”. Literal Translation: My body is in my clothing
Vex
#11
Angry / Upset / Pissed
In Nigerian Pidgin English, the word "vex" is used colloquially to mean "to be angry" or "to be upset." It comes from the English word "vex," which also means to annoy or irritate. It’s common to hear Nigerians use the word like the following: “no vex” which means “don’t be mad” or “you dey vex me” which means “you’re pissing me off” in colloquial speech. Literal Translation: To be angry