Get with the Lingo

WORD

GIST

/dʒɪst/

MEANING AND EXAMPLE

1. The latest news, story or gossip.
   ”Have you heard the latest gist?”

Rodo

/rodo/

1. Hot scotch bonnet pepper in Western Nigeria. Full name: Ata Rodo
   ”How many rodos did you put in the pot of stew?”

CHapman

/ˈtʃapmən/

1. The best drink ever to come out of West Africa. Staple cocktail served at every event, party, social gathering and eatery. (Also known as Nigerian Chapman or Chapman Drink)
   ”Is it a party without Chapman?”