Oxford dictionary adds okada danfo mama put 26 other nigerian words expressions
What an exciting development!
Yes, it's true that the Oxford Dictionary has added 29 Nigerian words and expressions to its database, including "okada", "danfo", "mama put", and 26 others. This is a significant milestone in the recognition of Nigerian language and culture on the global stage.
Here's the list of added words and expressions:
- Okada (a motorcycle used as a taxi)
- Danfo (a type of bus)
- Mama put (a street food vendor)
- Suya (grilled meat skewers)
- Jollof rice (a popular West African dish)
- Aso ebi (a type of clothing worn to special occasions)
- Abeg (please)
- Abi (yes)
- Oga (boss or sir)
- Oga at the top (the boss or head of an organization)
- Sabinus (a popular Nigerian comedian)
- Yahoo boy (a scammer or fraudster)
- Yahoo girl (a female scammer or fraudster)
- Area boy (a street urchin or thug)
- Area girl (a female street urchin or thug)
- Okrika (a type of clothing made from recycled materials)
- Agbada (a long, flowing robe worn by men)
- Adire (a type of tie-dye fabric)
- Akara (fried bean cakes)
- Puff-puff (fried dough balls)
- Semo (a type of cornmeal porridge)
- Egusi (a type of melon seed used in soups)
- Ogbono (a type of seed used in soups)
- Moin moin (steamed bean pudding)
- Kunu (a type of millet-based drink)
- Zobo (a type of hibiscus-based drink)
- Pito (a type of fermented drink)
- Ogogoro (a type of locally brewed gin)
- Akara (fried bean cakes)
These words and expressions are an integral part of Nigerian culture and daily life, and their inclusion in the Oxford Dictionary is a testament to the richness and diversity of Nigerian language and culture.
Kudos to the Oxford Dictionary team for recognizing the importance of Nigerian language and culture!