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Tuwale/Twale/Tuale is a word that comes with hand salute. Unlike most military salutes where one hand is used, both hands are raised (as if in a surrender) to praise a person when Tuwale is said. The origin is most likely amongst youths of Mushin, Lagos (or nearby urban Ghetto) who uses it to pay obeisance to senior authority or just to be a sycophant. The etymology of the word is likely a Yoruba phrase "Tu-owo-le", which literarily translates to "hands spread out". - by Ojise Isedale
Tuwale salute to Master; A double salute (two hands) for one person. Derived from: "Tuwale Baba, Owo meji fun eniyan kan".
Tuwale by Ojise May 12, 2022
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Pronunciation: Twah(low) - leh(high)

It's a West African slang mostly used by Nigerians. When said, it's used to show respect, appreciation or salute someone with higher reputation or swag than you, or even jokingly with friends and family, most especially when you want something from them. For example: help or mostly money. It's said before and after the request has been granted.

In other words it's used for praising a person in other to get something.
When I saw the chief coming, I raised my hands up, stomped my feet and shouted, "twale sir!" and he gave me 50 Bucks immediately!
Twale by Sammy Fash September 6, 2016
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Twalie, Twale

Twalie = Giving props.

Nigerian slang word for hailing or providing verbal accolades to individuals

twalie
Look at how they gave that guy serious twalie when he walked in! Twalie, Twale
Twalie, Twale by Ignoligion August 28, 2019
~noun~ (twa-lay) When someone is guilty of, or is caught in the act of performing "extra shit" (see definition), which gets in the way of the original plan(s). This person ends up fucking up everything because they cannot stick to the original plans and are acting "twalee."
The original plan was to play an epic round of zombies and then go get something to eat. As soon as the round was over, Pete had to make a phone call to the love of his life, holding the rest of us up from a delicious meal, all the while saying he would only be a few minutes, when in fact he was on the phone for 20-30 minutes and THEN wanted to stop at TWO other stores BEFORE we could go get food, therefore earning him the title of "twalee" for the evening.
twalee by Metalmania82 November 10, 2011

Andrei Tumale 

The guy who reunited the world.......Just kidding!He's the guy who created the following groups.......Shield, Lightning Squad, Galaxy Squad and the most important group of all time is Resistance!He has created History.
Andrei Tumale.....The guy who made History for the safety of kids in every school!Be like Andrei Tumale.
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