interjection
Street Slang
Na Wa
nah-wah · interjection · pidgin
An exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or exasperation.
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Used to express shock, surprise, or mild exasperation at a situation, similar to "wow" or "unbelievable."
“Another blackout again? Na wa o!”
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Na Wa In A Sentence
Another blackout again? Na wa o!
Origin & Usage
Compositional Pidgin exclamation; documented on naijalingo.com and buzznigeria's Pidgin phrase list, no further etymology stated.
People Also Ask
What does "na wa" mean?
It's an exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or exasperation, similar to "wow" or "unbelievable."
Can it be positive or negative?
Both — it can express amazement at good news or frustration at bad news, depending on tone.
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