Stop Playing
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A command for someone to be serious, to stop joking, or to cease being frivolous about a situation.
"This is a serious matter, stop playing."
Pronunciation:/stɒp ˈpleɪɪŋ/
Origin:An English phrase adopted into slang.
Part of Speech:Imperative Phrase
Synonyms:Be serious, Dey play
More Examples:
"He needs to get a job and stop playing with his life."
Popularized by:A popular slang in 2024, used by Nigerians to urge others to be more focused and less carried away by trivial matters. It is similar in meaning to 'Dey play'.