Glossary

1. Jollofing/Jollof- The act of enjoying or engaging in partying or having fun, often with jollof rice as a main dish.

2. E be like- It seems or it looks like.

3. Shayo- Alcoholic drink; to drink heavily.

4. Sapa- Being broke or financially struggling.

5. Ginger- To excite or motivate someone.

6. Flex- To show off or enjoy oneself.

7. Gyrate- Partying.

8. Wahala- Trouble or problem.

9. Palava- A confusing or complicated situation.

10. Chop- To eat or to take; can also refer to receiving something.

11. Kolo- Crazy or mad; can also mean obsessed.

12. No wahala - No problem or all good.

13. Baba- Father or elderly man; can also mean boss.

14. Lituation- A lit situation, often used for parties or exciting events.

15. Olalï- A huge feast or a gathering for Celebration.

16. Chei!- An expression of surprise or disbelief.

17. Bants- Banter or playful conversation.

18. Biko- Please; a polite request.

19. Chai- An expression of surprise or disbelief

20. Juju- Witchcraft or magic, sometimes referring to charm.

21. Odogwu/Odogwuress - Used to hype up a Man or Woman.

22. Mumu- Foolish or naïve person.

23. Shade- Subtle insult or criticism.

24. Troway- To throw away or discard.

25. Yawa - Trouble or a mess; often used to describe drama.

26. Famz- Acting or Pretending like something or someone

27. Tight- Close or very good friends.

28. Pitakwa- Another name for the City of Port Harcourt.

29. E choke- It is shocking.

30. Vex- To be angry or upset.

31. Finesse- To skillfully manage a situation.

32. Paddy- A close friend or buddy.

33. Slay- To look great or to exude confidence and style.

34. Gist- Gossip or news; to talk about something.

35. Kicks- Shoes; often used in the context of sneakers.

36. Stack- A large amount of money.

37. Kpali- A term used to describe abundant wealth.

38. Nigerian Fowl- A Broiler breed of Chicken which is a firmer kind of chicken, mostly across Asia and Africa

39. Zanku- A popular dance move; also can mean to enjoy.

40. Chilling- Relaxing or spending time casually.

41. Oga - A boss or a male person that is respected.

42. Shakara- To show off or to play hard to get.

43. Swag - Style or confidence; often used to describe one's demeanor.

44. Bashment- A big party or celebration.

45. Kalas- Mess or disorder.

46. Eko- A short form for Lagos, often used in reference to the city.

47. Finish- To complete something or to end a relationship.

48. Jara- To give as a token to a customer.

49. Pricing- Asking for a bargain while buying. 

50. Kpata-kpata - At All At All.

51. Mineral- Soda; Coke, Spirite etc.

52. Cool down- To relax or calm down.

53. Bumper- A large quantity or an abundance, often referring to food or drinks.

54. Lamba- A story or exaggeration, often used in a humorous context.

55. Soup - Typically refers to a soup dish; can also mean being in trouble in some contexts.

56. Maga- A gullible person, often used in a joking manner.

57. Suge- To indicate something is great.

58. Get level - To improve one's situation.

59. Stush- Snobbish or someone who acts superior.

60. knack- A violent or subtle beating