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maigad
What does maigad mean?
Maigad (also anglicized as 'megad') refers to a security guard, doorman, or gatekeeper at a home, office, or estate in Nigeria. It's one of the most common Hausa-origin words in everyday Nigerian English.
"Tell the maigad at the gate that you're expecting a delivery."
Origin
From Hausa 'maigadi', a blend of Hausa 'mai' (owner/keeper of) and the English loanword 'guard'; documented by Farooq Kperogi as one of the clearest Hausa-English hybrid coinages in Nigerian English.
Frequently asked questions
What does maigad mean?
A security guard or gatekeeper — someone who watches the gate or entrance of a compound, office, or estate.
Where does the word maigad come from?
It's a blend of the Hausa word 'mai' (owner/keeper of) and the English word 'guard', from the Hausa 'maigadi'.
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