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gist
What does gist mean?
To have a conversation, share gossip, or catch up on news with friends; as a noun, "the gist" is the story or news itself.
"Amina, come make we gist — I get gist about Adanna."
Origin
An extension of the English word "gist" (the essence of a story) into a full verb/noun for gossiping and chatting, as documented on naijalingo.com.
Frequently asked questions
What does "gist" mean in Nigerian Pidgin?
It means to gossip or chat, or, as a noun, the story/news being shared.
How is it different from standard English "gist"?
In Pidgin it became a full verb ("to gist") meaning to chat or catch up, beyond the English sense of "the main point."
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