Difference between revisions of "shaprapra"

 
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==Naija==
 
==Naija==
 
===Etymology===
 
===Etymology===
From: popular Nigerian music slang ''osha pra pra''
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From: English ''sharp'' to Yoruba ''osha pra pra'' meaning ''smart or fine''
  
 
===Pronunciation===
 
===Pronunciation===
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===Adjective===
 
===Adjective===
Na as someting or person take fine finish.   
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* Make someting or person fine [[finish]].   
:*{{ux|dv|Guy you set, o '''shaprapra'''! Nothing do you.|(Egbokhare_2021, Guy you look really smart and cool!)}}
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:*{{ux|dv|Guy you set, o '''shaprapra'''! Nothing do you.|(Guy you look really smart and cool!)}}
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:* {{ux|dv| Dat babe '''shaprapra''', she be like [[mamiwota]].|(That lady is really beautiful, she could be a mermaid.)}}
  
 
====Synonyms====
 
====Synonyms====

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

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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