1. A popular Nigerian phrase (in Pidgin English) that implies that 'ugly' people cannot be loved by anybody other than their mothers, based on the belief that mothers generally love their kids regardless.
2. May have originated from the English saying, "a face only a mother could love"
2. May have originated from the English saying, "a face only a mother could love"
by Grumpy Ned February 09, 2021
Get the Monkey No Fine, But Him Mama Like Ammug. An English corruption of the word "Igbo" (used to describe an ethnic group of people living chiefly in South Eastern Nigeria). This is largely due to the English man's poor attempt at articulating the "gb" bilabial in Igbo.
by Grumpy Ned January 20, 2020
Get the Ibomug. Chinedu is the perfect boyfriend. A ladies man, and probably the only guy that Amaka never disappoints. Usually sweet, sensible, smart, full of charisma, loving, teasing and naughty. He is a no-nonsense person and someone you could count on. His loyalty is never in question.
A guy that is outgoing and friendly. Everyone knows of him but he keeps very few close friends. He can be a really shy person at first, might take some time for you to get to know him, but once you become friends, you'll never regret it.
A bit annoying sometimes but in a good way. He is crazy and fun to be with. He can make you laugh all day. He seems brave, but a very sensitive guy.
Chinedu strives to do things for the better, hardly selfish, observant and family oriented. Once you find a Chinedu you'll love him always. Absolutely amazing guy.
A guy that is outgoing and friendly. Everyone knows of him but he keeps very few close friends. He can be a really shy person at first, might take some time for you to get to know him, but once you become friends, you'll never regret it.
A bit annoying sometimes but in a good way. He is crazy and fun to be with. He can make you laugh all day. He seems brave, but a very sensitive guy.
Chinedu strives to do things for the better, hardly selfish, observant and family oriented. Once you find a Chinedu you'll love him always. Absolutely amazing guy.
by Grumpy Ned February 05, 2020
Get the Chinedumug. A person who can see through the terribleness of Naira Marley, and is not affected by his indoctrination.
I'm a non-marlian
by Grumpy Ned January 03, 2020
Get the Non-Marlianmug. When someone says something unclear, you can ask them to provide more detail, by asking them to expand or offer more explanation. By so doing, they are kowatiating. Also spelled kowaciate. Pronounced as /kɒwaʃıeıt/.
The word is of Nigerian origin and derived from the Igbo word "Kowa" meaning "to explain" and adding the suffix "tiate" to it.
The word is of Nigerian origin and derived from the Igbo word "Kowa" meaning "to explain" and adding the suffix "tiate" to it.
My parents kowatiated on the value of keeping the sourroundings clean
My teacher asked me to kowatiate on my reasons for having been absent from school
My teacher asked me to kowatiate on my reasons for having been absent from school
by Grumpy Ned January 05, 2020
Get the Kowatiatemug. This is a question typically asked by Nigerians to show care or pretend to worry about your 'stomach'. The question 'have you eaten?' is sometimes met with silence, heavy sigh, or a lie. And If the reply is 'I haven't eaten', there is a chance you will hear 'Go and cook na'.
The question could also suggest strong term of endearment.
The phrase is exactly what you get If someone likes you
It's also an annoying question we love to hear, even though we act like we don't
Three words that have lost their originally intended meaning
A serious inquiry that should not be taken seriously
The question could also suggest strong term of endearment.
The phrase is exactly what you get If someone likes you
It's also an annoying question we love to hear, even though we act like we don't
Three words that have lost their originally intended meaning
A serious inquiry that should not be taken seriously
by Grumpy Ned May 05, 2022
Get the Have You Eaten?mug.