Lamba – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
A lie, an exaggeration, or a tall tale
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Na lamba you dey talk."
English: "You are telling lies."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Lamba" means "A lie, an exaggeration, or a tall tale". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Lamba" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Lamba" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "A lie, an exaggeration, or a tall tale" 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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