interjection
Street Slang
Haba
HAH-bah · interjection · slang
An exclamation of disbelief, frustration, or gentle protest.
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Definitions
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Haba! expresses surprise, mild frustration, or reproach, similar to 'come on!' or 'ah, really?' in English. It has moved fully into Standard Nigerian English usage.
“Haba! Why would you do that without asking me first?”
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Used to express frustration or mild scolding disbelief at something, similar to "come on!" or "seriously?"
“Haba! You no go finish the work today again?”
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Haba In A Sentence
Haba! Why would you do that without asking me first?
Origin & Usage
A native Hausa interjection; Farooq Kperogi documents it as having crept fully into Standard Nigerian English, and academic research on bilingual interjections in Nigerian English has specifically studied 'Haba' as a case study.
People Also Ask
What does haba mean?
An exclamation of surprise, disappointment, or mild protest, similar to saying 'come on!' or 'ah, really?'
Is haba rude?
No, it's a mild, everyday exclamation, not an insult.
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