Wash – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To flatter someone or tell sweet lies
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "No come wash me, I no go fall."
English: "Don't flatter me, I won't fall for it."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Wash" means "To flatter someone or tell sweet lies". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Wash" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Wash" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To flatter someone or tell sweet lies" 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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