Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example
Abeg help me carry this bag.
Are you crazy? Questioning someone's sanity. Short for "mental".
Example
You dey ment? Why you go do that?
Gbege is a popular Nigerian Pidgin slang term for trouble or a problematic situation.
Example
Abeg make you clear from that area, I no want gbege o.
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The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
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