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mgbago
What does mgbago mean?
Trader slang used specifically for travelling overseas, especially for business purposes.
"He's usually on mgbago for months at a time, restocking goods abroad."
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) economic-life slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'going up,' used by traders to mean travelling overseas.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mgbago mean?
It's trader slang for going overseas — literally 'going up.'
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