There’s a word in Yoruba that is used as an insult: ‘Agbaya. ‘ It was used when someone was judged to be doing something that was ‘immature. ‘ So for example, if you were twelve and you were fighting over a PlayStation console with a five year old, you were likely to be called an ‘Agbaya.
Whats the meaning of Agbaya in Yoruba?
Agba iya. Pronounced Agbaya, it means an older person, who despite his age, is still useless. Yoruba mothers usually use it when you do something especially childish. Best Cry Ever. Ironically, being called ‘agbaya’ will make you want to cry like a child.
What does Agba mean in Nigeria?
Definition of agba
: a large African tree (Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum) having wood used for furniture and interior finish.
What is the meaning of Alakori in Yoruba language?
heirs, heir, heiress. iran noun. generation, descendant. More Yoruba Translations. alakoko.
What does Oya mean in Nigeria?
Naijalingo: oya. Oya. Definition: lets get it on or its on.
What is brown in Yoruba?
More Yoruba words for brown. burawun adjective. brown.
What does this mean Oloshi?
Oloshi. Definition: criminal. Example: Biodun na oloshi, anywhere e enter, somthin dey always miss.
What is barrel called in English?
cask, keg, butt, vat, tun, tub, drum, tank, firkin, hogshead, kilderkin, pin, pipe, barrique. 1.1A barrel together with its contents.
What is Aye in Yoruba?
Aye in Yoruba language mean “LIFE” Like when you say “ aye mi” which is interpreted to be MY LIFE.
What does jaiye mean in Yoruba?
It means”Chop Life””Enjoy Life” TK.
What is the meaning of Pele in Yoruba?
The Yoruba exact word that covers “sorry” is “Mabinu” while folks interpret “Pele” as “sorry” are just throwing a broad blanket. Pele is more about empathy. 1. 6.
What does Aproko mean?
Definition: someone who pokes his/her nose into other people’s affairs. Example: aproko, mind your business. Synonyms: tafia, amebo.
What does ABEG mean in Nigeria?
Abeg. This simply means ‘Please. ‘ You could say, ‘Abeg come chop food’ which is an invitation to a meal. It means ‘Please, come and join me.
What does Japa mean in Nigeria?
Japa. This slang is derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation. To ‘Japa’ means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
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