Nigeria

Jare

An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example

Come here jare!

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Japa To flee, run away, or emigrate abroad. From Yoruba "ja pa" (to run). Owanbe A lavish Nigerian party, especially Yoruba celebrations with music and food. I no send I don't care; I'm not concerned about it. Ehen An expression meaning "and then?" or "go on", or acknowledgement. Sharp sharp Quickly; immediately; smart or streetwise. Yarn To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
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yoruba pidgin
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