Just-dey – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Existing idly or without much progress
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Just-dey" means "Existing idly or without much progress". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Just-dey" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Just-dey" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Existing idly or without much progress" 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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