omo

a generic term used especially on Twitter NG to describe feelings of shock, admiration and disgust.

usually, the feeling being conveyed at a particular time in the usage of the word is understood by those who come across it.

did you see that babe's picture? Omo.

I just saw his tweet. Omo, e be things.

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sapa

a term used in Nigerian Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly.

synonym: owu

them no dey tell person, when sapa hit you, you go know.

i fit see garri drink for your hand? sapa don hold me.

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owu

used in Nigerian parlance to describe the air or aura which reveals that someone is extremely broke or poor.

it is generally described as "the air of poverty"

synonym: sapa

"omo, I fit see 2h for your hand? owu dey blow me."

"you know say Burna Boy talk say 'owu no be small thing'"

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