Nigeria is as interesting as it is fascinating. One of her capabilities is the ability to attribute meaning to words, behind its original meaning, or create new words entirely.
Some of these distinctive words and phrases are commonly used while conversing. Here are some of the very familiar and interesting ones:
How far
Originally, how far was as a way to check up on an ongoing situation. However, how far is now used as a way of greeting, as opposed to ‘hello or hi’. It could mean, how are you? How have you been?
I dey
This here is a plus because it is technically a reply to ‘how far?’. It also emphasises the extent of how well you are. On this note, it is alright to say: I dey oh, I just dey.
As in eh
Usually, the phrase ‘as in’ is a question that begs for more…
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