Jump-up – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To be startled or to act impulsively
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Jump-up" means "To be startled or to act impulsively". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Jump-up" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Jump-up" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To be startled or to act impulsively" 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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