Its important: Nyash among words added to Oxford dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has just added the word “nyash” to its 2026 update, along with over 22 other Nigerian and West African words, highlighting the region’s growing impact on global English .
“Nyash” refers to a person’s buttocks, backside, or rear end, often with connotations of being large, attractive, or curvy.
Other newly recognized Nigerian entries include “mammy market”, “amala”, “moi moi”, “abeg”, “biko”, and “Ghana Must Go”.
The dictionary defines “abeg” as an interjection expressing surprise or disbelief, “biko” as a polite interjection similar to “please”, and “Ghana Must Go” as large checkered plastic bags widely used in West Africa.
This update showcases the influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and street slang on global vocabulary.
