wash eye

Naija

Etymology

From: English wash and eyes

Pronunciation

  • wɔ̂ʃáìs

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Verb phrase

  • Make person use charm see tings wey dey happen or wey go happen.
  • As di town be now, one gats wash eyes o.  — (NSC_Legbeti 2021. One needs spiritual powers against the dangers all around.)
  • De girl grandmother na heavy witch wey wash eyes well.  — (Egbokhare_2020. The girl's grandmum is into witchcraft with serious spiritual powers.)

Translations

  • English: to fortify with charms and see spiritual tings.