Atikulate
Meaning
To make strategic and calculated moves.
Derived from the word "Atiku" also the name of former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar as he makes moves to become the next Nigerian president come 2019.
Example
Atiku dey atikulate seriously for this election.
Origin: Twitter NG
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Osha pra pra
Meaning
This salutation is used when one is praising another, which is loosely translated to mean "you are dope!". It is mostly used in the street to hail/greet a friend or acquaintance who is passing by.
Example
Osha pra pra my guy
Origin: Lagos
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Abi/shey/ba
Meaning
Abi, shey or ba are slang that act sort of like punctuation. They are mostly used for confirmation after a statement, thereby turning it into a question. They are like the English "right?"
Example
You are coming for my party, abi/shey/ba?
Origin: Nigeria
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Ehen
Meaning
“Ehen” = i get it
“Ehen” = And so ?
“Ehen” = yes
“Ehen” = okay
“Ehen” = continue
“Ehen” = as I was saying
“Ehen” = That reminds me
Example
Ehen i get it
Ehen And so ?
Ehen yes
Ehen okay
Ehen continue
Ehen as I was saying
Ehen That reminds me
Origin: Nigeria
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Base on who u be
Meaning
1. A phrase used to sweet talk somebody into an agreement with you or getting something from them. Directly translate to "Because of who you are or how influential you are".
2. An insincere praise in order to persuade someone to do something for you.
Example
1. Baby base on who u be my heart don off
2. Base on who u be - Make i drink one bottle for your head
Origin: Warri
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