Heart-cut – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To be suddenly startled or frightened
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Heart-cut me when I see am."
English: "I was startled when I saw it."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Heart-cut" means "To be suddenly startled or frightened". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Heart-cut" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Heart-cut" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To be suddenly startled or frightened" 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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