Bone face – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To keep a straight serious face
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "She bone face pass me."
English: "She walked past me with a straight face."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Bone face" means "To keep a straight serious face". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Bone face" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Bone face" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To keep a straight serious face" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Nigeria and in Pidgin-speaking diaspora communities around the world.
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