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waka
What does waka mean?
Means to walk or move around on foot; also used to mean leaving/walking away from somewhere.
"I go soon waka from here, my legs dey tire."
Origin
An English-derived Pidgin verb (a reshaping of "walk"), documented on naijalingo.com and legit.ng, which notes related forms like "waka-pass" and "waka-about."
Frequently asked questions
What does "waka" mean?
It means to walk, wander around, or leave a place.
Is "waka" always literal?
Not always — related phrases like "waka pass" use it figuratively to mean ignoring or dismissing something.
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