Out too long

Date: 10-10-2008 1:05 pm (15 years ago) | Author: EREZINA OYEGWA
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- at 10-10-2008 01:05 PM (15 years ago)
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You've been out of Naija too long if you say the following…

•  'Fireworks/Firecrackers' instead of 'Banga/Knock out'

•  'Soda/Pop' instead of 'Minerals'

•  'Weed' instead of 'Gbana'

•  'Concrete' instead of 'Cement'

•  'Peugeot' instead of 'Pe-geot'

•  'Trash Can' instead of 'Dozbin'

•  'Security Guard' instead of 'Gateman/Mai gadi'

•  'Faucet' instead of 'Tap'

•  'Pants' instead of 'Trouser/Trousees'

•  'VCR' instead of 'Video"

•  'Lotion' instead of 'Cream'

•  'Cornrows' instead of 'Weave'

•  'Weave' instead of 'Weave-on'

•  'Suitcase' instead of 'Box'

•  'Sneakers' instead of 'Canvas'

•  'Soccer' instead of 'Football'

•  'Flipflops' instead of 'Slipas'

•  'Nail polish' instead of 'Cutex'

•  'Braids' instead of 'Bob Mali'

•  'Gum' instead of 'Chin-gum'

•  'Shower' instead of 'Baaf'

•  'Clothes' instead of 'Spoot/ Baaffs'

•  'Living/Sitting Room' instead of 'Palor'

•  'Balcony' instead of 'Veranda'

•  'Ballpoint' instead of 'Biro or Bic'

•  'Arithmetic' instead of 'Mats'

•  'Abroad' instead of 'Oversis'

•  'Luggage' instead of Load (or for some Igbos, Ngwongwo)

•  'Menthol' instead of 'Vicks'

•  'Shot' instead of 'injekshun'

•  'Boss' instead of 'Oga'

•  'Manners/Etiquette' instead of ‘Home training'

•  'Flashlight' instead of 'Toch-light'

•  'Knock knees' instead of 'K-leg'

•  'Eye infection' instead of 'Appolo'

•  'Taxi' instead of 'Drop'

•  'Hood' instead of ‘Bonnet'

•  'Trunk' instead of ‘Boot'

•  'Motorcycle' instead of 'Okada/Machine'

•  'Truck' instead of 'Lorry'

•  'Bra' instead of 'Brazzier' 

Na wa for una o! Never forget where u came from.

Posted: at 10-10-2008 01:05 PM (15 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- Sheenor at 17-11-2009 04:16 PM (14 years ago)
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naija!!!
Posted: at 17-11-2009 04:16 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- Phatbabe at 17-11-2009 04:25 PM (14 years ago)
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dis is so tru...lmfao...  Grin
Posted: at 17-11-2009 04:25 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- just2sexy at 17-11-2009 04:28 PM (14 years ago)
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Sheenor i tire 4 u oh... Stop dis or....
Posted: at 17-11-2009 04:28 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- Sheenor at 17-11-2009 04:30 PM (14 years ago)
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or wht???
Posted: at 17-11-2009 04:30 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- just2sexy at 17-11-2009 04:41 PM (14 years ago)
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Or i go probate u
Posted: at 17-11-2009 04:41 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- NKEMJOU at 19-11-2009 02:11 AM (14 years ago)
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haha
Posted: at 19-11-2009 02:11 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- just2sexy at 19-11-2009 03:16 AM (14 years ago)
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yeah Grin
Posted: at 19-11-2009 03:16 AM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- LadyBig2009 at 19-11-2009 11:27 AM (14 years ago)
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hmmm.....ok.....well...thats not meant for me.....but now i know who has been out for too long and who not....
Posted: at 19-11-2009 11:27 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- MrDon at 19-11-2009 03:26 PM (14 years ago)
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hahahahhahhha...nice observation poster
Posted: at 19-11-2009 03:26 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- orezo at 19-11-2009 03:48 PM (14 years ago)
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Na soooo...
Posted: at 19-11-2009 03:48 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- rezimero at 20-11-2009 09:01 AM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: MrDon on 19-11-2009 03:26 PM
hahahahhahhha...nice observation poster
observer na newspaper name oh  Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 20-11-2009 09:01 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- 080575 at 20-11-2009 09:51 AM (14 years ago)
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na thru dis guy talkoooo!!!
Posted: at 20-11-2009 09:51 AM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- rezimero at 20-11-2009 01:32 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: 080575 on 20-11-2009 09:51 AM
na thru dis guy talkoooo!!!
I no sabi lie na Grin Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 20-11-2009 01:32 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- xter at 20-11-2009 01:43 PM (14 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 20-11-2009 01:43 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- just2sexy at 20-11-2009 01:45 PM (14 years ago)
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U sure?
Posted: at 20-11-2009 01:45 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- xter at 20-11-2009 02:57 PM (14 years ago)
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are u sure u're asking me?
Posted: at 20-11-2009 02:57 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Bomber at 21-11-2009 05:39 PM (14 years ago)
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yep
Posted: at 21-11-2009 05:39 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- xter at 21-11-2009 05:43 PM (14 years ago)
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not me at all
Posted: at 21-11-2009 05:43 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- just2sexy at 22-11-2009 12:17 AM (14 years ago)
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Then who?
Posted: at 22-11-2009 12:17 AM (14 years ago) | Hero
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