Jara
[ja-ra]
noun food
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- Extra or bonus given after a purchase
Abeg, put jara for my rice.
Madam, abeg give me small jara for di mangoes.
Madam, please give me a little extra for the mangoes.
Pronunciationja-ra
Part of speechnoun
Registerinformal
Usage noteBuyers use this word when negotiating at markets to secure extra value for their money.
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