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Pidgin & proverbs quiz

Pidgin expressions, slang and the proverbs elders love to drop. How sharp is your Naija English?

22 questions · 10 easy · 10 medium · 2 hard · free, no download

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01In Pidgin, what does 'chop' mean?
Eat

'Chop' means to eat (or sometimes to spend/enjoy).

02What does 'wahala' mean?
Trouble

'Wahala' means trouble or problem.

03What does 'japa' mean in modern slang?
To run away or relocate abroad

'Japa' (Yoruba for flee) now popularly means to relocate abroad.

04What does 'how far' mean as a greeting?
What's up / how are you

'How far?' is a casual greeting meaning 'what's up?'.

05In Pidgin, what does 'How far?' mean?
How are you / what's up

'How far?' is a casual Pidgin greeting, like 'what's up?'.

06What does the Pidgin word 'wahala' mean?
Trouble

'Wahala' means trouble or problem.

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