waffi

Naija

Alternative Form

• wafi

Etymology

• From: English Warri name of place for Nigeria.

Pronunciation

wàfɪ̀ Play Play

Noun

1. Name of Place for Nigeria

   • If sey na Waffi you true true stay, you no go dey dodge dey talk.  — (If you really grew up in Warri, you won't be timid.)

2. Di way wey de dey take speak for Warri.

   • Waffi na di sure way wey de dey take know who be correct Warri person.  — (The special way of speaking in Warri is the surest way to know who is really from Warri.)
   • If you ask anybody de go tell you sey waffi sweet pass.  — (If you ask anyone, they'll tell you that the Warri way of speaking is most pleasant to listen to.)

Synonym

• saffi

Antonym

• grammar

Translation

• English: Special way of speaking Naija in Warri, Warri