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IRWTK - I really want to know, is a catch phrase from the discussion forum on www.shsweb.com . It can be used as an actual request to explain something or as a light flame, an ironic "Please, do tell us more". The latter usage is definately more common.
The origin of the phrase is disputed, as a few different users have claimed to have started the trend. The alias "Huang", portaiting a foreign exchange who has many questions to ask, is often used with the phrase. Now the phrase is commonly used, often in the mannors described earlier or just as a nostalgic comment, referring to the fictive "Huang" and the time when registering your alias was not yet compulsory.
The origin of the phrase is disputed, as a few different users have claimed to have started the trend. The alias "Huang", portaiting a foreign exchange who has many questions to ask, is often used with the phrase. Now the phrase is commonly used, often in the mannors described earlier or just as a nostalgic comment, referring to the fictive "Huang" and the time when registering your alias was not yet compulsory.
IROKO
1. A big badass nigga who dont give a damn abt nuthin and will smoke any mf who gets in his way. #Naija ninja lexicon hard guy, hardges, hard g
2. Used to describe an accomplished man, usually selfmade, who has become a pillar of his society. Southern Nigerian in origin made man
3. A large hardwood tree from west coast of tropical Africa. It is a very durable wood; iroko does not require regular treatment with oil or varnish when used outdoors. Although it is almost as durable as teak, it does not have the same stability. A tree native to SW Nigeria. African teak Milicia excelsa Chlorophora excelsa Chlorophora regia
4. Furniture and other woodwork that comes from the Iroko tree
5. The Iroko is sacred to the Yoruba people. The tree is feared and hence is shunned or revered with offerings. Yoruba people believe that anybody who sees the Iroko-man face to face who is said to inhabit becomes insane and speedily dies. According to the Yoruba, any man who cuts down any Iroko tree results in devastating misfortune on the woodcutter and all of his family. They also claim that the spirit of the Iroko can be heard in houses which use Iroko wood and that it is the spirit of the Iroko, trapped in the wood idol tree spirit
2. Used to describe an accomplished man, usually selfmade, who has become a pillar of his society. Southern Nigerian in origin made man
3. A large hardwood tree from west coast of tropical Africa. It is a very durable wood; iroko does not require regular treatment with oil or varnish when used outdoors. Although it is almost as durable as teak, it does not have the same stability. A tree native to SW Nigeria. African teak Milicia excelsa Chlorophora excelsa Chlorophora regia
4. Furniture and other woodwork that comes from the Iroko tree
5. The Iroko is sacred to the Yoruba people. The tree is feared and hence is shunned or revered with offerings. Yoruba people believe that anybody who sees the Iroko-man face to face who is said to inhabit becomes insane and speedily dies. According to the Yoruba, any man who cuts down any Iroko tree results in devastating misfortune on the woodcutter and all of his family. They also claim that the spirit of the Iroko can be heard in houses which use Iroko wood and that it is the spirit of the Iroko, trapped in the wood idol tree spirit
1. Terry G dey try form Iroko, but he no hard worth shit hard guy, hardges, hard g
2. Chief Awolowo was a colossus that bestrode his times; he was a real Iroko. made man
There are several untapped wild (natural-growing) iroko stands in Yoruba country in Nigeria
4. My big iroko desk
There is a general office furniture upgrade to iroko.
The parlour was done in period iroko (precolonial regal decor)
After the Irokoman granted Oluronbi phenomenal sales in the market, he requested for her only daughter which she had earlier promised, and he wouldn't accept anything else
(From the popular Yoruba folktale, Oluronbi) idol tree spirit
2. Chief Awolowo was a colossus that bestrode his times; he was a real Iroko. made man
There are several untapped wild (natural-growing) iroko stands in Yoruba country in Nigeria
4. My big iroko desk
There is a general office furniture upgrade to iroko.
The parlour was done in period iroko (precolonial regal decor)
After the Irokoman granted Oluronbi phenomenal sales in the market, he requested for her only daughter which she had earlier promised, and he wouldn't accept anything else
(From the popular Yoruba folktale, Oluronbi) idol tree spirit
Irokarmidence
An event that is so unlikely that it could not have happened without a heavy influence from karma, irony, and coincidence.
News: A fireman's house burnt down when he decided to stay home from work due to a minor headache; the fire department is calling it an irokarmidence.
Irokarmidence by Harrison Adams February 9, 2008