FULL LIST: Japa, Agbero, Yahoo Boy, Eba, 16 Other Nigerian Words Added To Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a collection of Nigerian words to its latest update. The new 20 entries include terms like Japa, 419, agbero, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, Kanuri, jand, cross-carpet, kobo, Naija, and suya. These additions showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity, daily life, and street culture while highlighting the rising…