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Revision as of 14:54, 17 August 2021

Naija

Alternative form

Etymology

From: Yoruba yámāyàmā (rubbish)

Pronunciation

  • jàmàjámá

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Adjective

  • Sey dirty and rubbish full ground.
  • yamayama dey full ground anytime rain fall.  — ( NSC_Olukayode S.M_2020, The road is always filled with dirt whenever it rains.)
  • To dey put leg inside yamayama water dey fear me.  — (NSC_ Olukayode S.M_2020, I get scared of putting my legs into dirity water.)
  • Sey person dey misbehave.
  • Some women dey do yamayama before dem marry.  — ( NSC_ Olukayode S.M_2020, Some women misbehave before they get married.)
  • Children dey do yamayama if dey no dey beat them.  — ( NSC_ Olukayode S.M_2020, Children behave inappropriately when they are not disciplined.)

Synonym

Translation

  • English: Rubbish