jaga-jaga
[ja-ga-ja-ga]
adjective emotions personality
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- chaotic or disorganized state, often used to describe someone emotionally unstable or confused
Dat room look too jaga-jaga.
That room looks too disorganized.
Why your head dey jaga-jaga like dis?
Why is your mind so confused like this?
Pronunciationja-ga-ja-ga
Part of speechadjective
Registerinformal
Usage noteThis word is often used in casual conversation to comment on a messy situation or someone who is acting erratic.
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