Jalo – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Prison or a police cell
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Jalo" means "Prison or a police cell". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Jalo" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Jalo" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Prison or a police cell" 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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