Of Igbo origin. A slangy expression used to describe someone with extreme loyalty, as well as one who supports and brings out the best in you. Originally popularized by Nigerian indigenous rapper, Phyno in 2014, and it's usage spread over the entire population.
by Grumpy Ned January 09, 2020
A typical Nigerian expression used to describe a 'loose mouthed' person (or a gossip). It can also indicate talk or rumours involving the private lives of other people.
Amebo is derived from the gossip character played by veteran actress Mrs Ibidun Allison in the classic Nigerian soap opera, The Village Headmaster.
Amebo is derived from the gossip character played by veteran actress Mrs Ibidun Allison in the classic Nigerian soap opera, The Village Headmaster.
by Grumpy Ned January 11, 2020
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
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
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
A term for a highly obsessive fan of a certain 'controversial' Nigerian artiste, Naira Marley. Marlians are the most terrifying music fanbase out there. And in case it wasn't obvious, it's a combination of Marley and lie-on (pronounced as lee-ann).
Members are young persons in their late teens and early 20s, and adults who missed out on their childhood - they all obsess over him to no end.
In many minds of Marlians, Naira Marley is the second coming of the legendary Bob Marley.
Members of Marlian will not hesitate to harass fans of Simi, Ruggedman, Adekunle Gold and upstanding members of society.
Their chief weapon (among others) is simulated masturbation act in public and foul-mouthed rhymes.
Members are young persons in their late teens and early 20s, and adults who missed out on their childhood - they all obsess over him to no end.
In many minds of Marlians, Naira Marley is the second coming of the legendary Bob Marley.
Members of Marlian will not hesitate to harass fans of Simi, Ruggedman, Adekunle Gold and upstanding members of society.
Their chief weapon (among others) is simulated masturbation act in public and foul-mouthed rhymes.
Girl: Who is the droopy-panted half wit yelling obscenities and waving around rolls of cash?
Guy: Oh...that's Ikhide! He's a Marlian.
Guy: Oh...that's Ikhide! He's a Marlian.
by Grumpy Ned January 03, 2020
1. A perfect term for those spreading, creating or publishing unverified and false information about the novel coronavirus.
2. An idiot who doubts the existence of COVID-19, therefore ignoring the need for social distancing and proper hand washing.
3. A play on the disease’s official name, COVID-19, and, well, the word idiot
2. An idiot who doubts the existence of COVID-19, therefore ignoring the need for social distancing and proper hand washing.
3. A play on the disease’s official name, COVID-19, and, well, the word idiot
by Grumpy Ned March 24, 2020