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What does 'Oloriburuku' mean?
What does 'Ode' mean?
What does 'Oloshi' mean?
What does 'Opuno' refer to?
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What does 'Oniranu' mean?
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What does 'Onisekuse' describe?
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What does 'Ko ni da fun e' imply?
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What does 'Alakisan' refer to?
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What does 'Amebo' mean?
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What does 'Aje' refer to?
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What does 'Aji ni e' mean?
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What does 'Olodo' mean?
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Study Notes
Yoruba Insults Vocabulary
- Oloriburuku: A severe insult meaning "head is messed up."
- Ode: Commonly used to label someone as an "idiot."
- Oloshi: Describes someone as a "wretched fool."
- Opuno: Refers to a "very stupid fellow."
- Oniranu: Insulting term for a "rubbish individual."
- Onisekuse: Indicates a "person who does rubbish," implying incompetence.
- Ko ni da fun e: A curse meaning "It won't be well with you."
- Alakisan: Insult for a "raggidy person," often implying disheveled appearance.
- Amebo: Term for someone who is a "gossip."
- Aje: Refers to a "witch," used in various contexts of distrust.
- Aji ni e: Direct accusation meaning "you are a witch."
- Olodo: Label for a "dumb person," indicating lack of intelligence or awareness.
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