Being overly excited. Example. As your alert show you just dey ginger anyhow. Synonyms: [“excitement “] Origin: Nigeria.
What does it mean when Nigerians say Ginger?
She says: “I was inspired by the Lagos slang expression ‘to ginger someone’ meaning to spice someone up and make them feel good.” Here’s her new, black&white video for the song.
What does Oya mean in pidgin?
Oya na could mean okay, do whatever you want to do, answer me, let’s go, take care and so many others.
What does Chop mean in Nigerian pidgin?
food
Unlike the English word, ‘chop’ which implies that something is being sliced or hacked; in pidgin it means ‘food’. So ‘I wan Chop’ or ‘I dey H’ means ‘I want to eat’ or ‘I am hungry.
What does Nawa mean in pidgin?
To express astonishment or admiration. Widely use among West African English speakers. ” Nawa o!
What do Africans mean by ginger?
To “ginger” someone in Lagos slang means to make someone feel good or to spice them up.
What does Shey mean in pidgin?
Meaning. Exclamation. Used to indicate agreement or to acknowledge a statement or approval.
What does Yanga mean in Nigerian?
strut your stuff
YANGA is a Nigerian slang meaning to “strut your. stuff”.
What does Na you sabi mean?
Meaning. That’s your business/problem, don’t involve me. Example.
How do you say yes in pidgin?
”No wahala” is the pidgin expression used for confirmation or approval. When someone says “No wahala”, it could mean “Yes” or “No problem”.
What does Aza mean in Nigeria?
bank account digits
Aza. This is a slang that simply means bank account digits. When a Nigerian says “send your aza”, he or she simply means send your account number.
What does Sabi mean in Nigeria?
“Sabi” means “to know” or “to know how to”, just as “to know” is “saber” in Portuguese. (According to the monogenetic theory of pidgins, sabir was a basic word in Mediterranean Lingua Franca, brought to West Africa through Portuguese pidgin. An English cognate is savvy.)
What is Choplife?
A West African phrase meaning “enjoy life, and celebrate it to the fullest”, Chop Life is our collection of feel-good sounds that are guaranteed to help you forget your troubles and lift your spirits all year round, featuring dynamic artists from across the African continent.
What does Oya mean in Nigeria?
‘Oya’ is one Nigerian slang that has no definite meaning, however, it is used in a given context which could mean come, let’s go, start or basically just an endearment to begin something or respond. It is commonly used across the nation and in some neighbouring countries too.
What is Aproko?
English: gossiper. Translated from: Pidgin English.
What does Oyinbo mean in Nigeria?
a person of European descent
Oyinbo is a Nigerian word used to refer to Caucasians. In Nigeria, it is generally used to refer to a person of European descent or people perceived to not be culturally African. The word is pronounced oyinbo in Yoruba language and oyibo in Igbo speaking areas.
What does ginger me up mean?
Definition of ginger up
British, informal. : to make (someone or something) more exciting or lively ginger a group up by proposing a new strategy.
Is ginger native to Africa?
Wild ginger belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Wild ginger is native to southern tropical Africa (south of Malawi to the eastern part of South Africa) and in South Africa, it is dis- tributed in Mpumalanga and Limpopo (extinct in KwaZulu-Natal). a well-drained, red and yellowish-brown soil rich in organic matter.
What is Serokolo?
Serokolo is the name of an indigenous herb. It is used by the Bapedi of Limpopo to heal various ailments and diseases.
What does Chai mean in Nigerian?
Meaning. An exclamation used to express Surprise, grief, anger, disappointment etc. Example. Chai!
What does Shebi mean in pidgin?
Meaning. Is it not, Isn’t it true. Example.