Oxford English Dictionary Add Naija Words Like “Amala” and “Abeg”

By: Rilwan Agbomeji

Di Oxford English Dictionary don add some Nigerian words come dia book, like “mammy market,” and “amala.”

Di update, wey dem release for Wednesday, include over 500 new words, phrases, and tenses.

Di dictionary say dis show how Nigerian language, culture, and food dey influence di world.

Other Naija words wey dem add na “moi moi,” “abeg,” “biko,” and “Ghana Must Go,” plus internet slang like “DM,” “brainfart,” and “chug.”