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==Naija== | ==Naija== | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
| − | From: | + | From: English ''sharp'' to Yoruba ''osha pra pra'' meaning ''smart or fine'' |
===Pronunciation=== | ===Pronunciation=== | ||
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===Adjective=== | ===Adjective=== | ||
| − | + | * Make someting or person fine [[finish]]. | |
| − | + | :*{{ux|dv|Guy you set, o '''shaprapra'''! Nothing do you.|(Guy you look really smart and cool!)}} | |
| + | :* {{ux|dv| Dat babe '''shaprapra''', she be like [[mamiwota]].|(That lady is really beautiful, she could be a mermaid.)}} | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Synonyms==== |
| − | * | + | * [[sharp]] |
====Translations==== | ====Translations==== | ||
* English: ''on point'', ''smart'' | * English: ''on point'', ''smart'' | ||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 5 June 2023
Naija
Etymology
From: English sharp to Yoruba osha pra pra meaning smart or fine
Pronunciation
- ʃápráprá
Adjective
- Make someting or person fine finish.
- Guy you set, o shaprapra! Nothing do you. — (Guy you look really smart and cool!)
- Dat babe shaprapra, she be like mamiwota. — (That lady is really beautiful, she could be a mermaid.)
Synonyms
Translations
- English: on point, smart