wash head

Naija

Etymology

From: English wash and head

Pronunciation

• wɔ̂ʃhɛ̂d

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Verb phrase

1. Make person protect oneself wit juju.

   • As head dey pain am, e go wash head for shrine.  — (Egbokhare_2020. The pains he felt in his head led him to seek protection at the shrine.)
   • Some of dese ashawo you dey see so dey wash head steady so dat men go pay dem any money dem cal.  — (NSC_Legbeti_2021. Some prostitutes use charm on men steadily to make them pay any amount they charge them.))

2. When person use charm remove bad luck from im life.

   • Go meet who sabi wash head for help make world people hand for fit comot for you life.  — (NSC_Legbeti_2021. Meet with a strong juju priest to help change your fortunes.)
   • No more waka to baba place to wash head again, I don know Jesus now.  — (NSC_Legbeti_2021. No more visits to the shrine again, I now believe in Jesus.)

Synonyms

• baff

Translations

• English: to use charm protect or change destiny