Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

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A casual greeting meaning "How are you?" or "What's up?"
Example

How far, guy? Long time.

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An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or wonder.
Example

Nawa o! This traffic no dey finish.

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Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

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To know or understand something well.
Example

She sabi cook well well.

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No problem; all good.
Example

You wan come? No wahala.

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To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

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Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

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To leave, move away, or get out of the way.
Example

Comot for road!

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To become suddenly rich or hit a big financial break.
Example

Since he hammer, he don change car.

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