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Omo



Meaning

a generic term used to express various levels of bewilderment.

the Nigerian exclamation “Omo” has it's roots in the Pidgin capital of Nigeria Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis. though the term “Omo” means child in Urhobo, Isoko, Yoruba, Edo, Esan & various other Nigerian languages the exclamation originated from Delta State as Deltans particularly scream “Obob” “Oboy” “Omo” “Oma” when bewildered


Example

Pidgin: Omo boy wey you bring your mind down

English: Bro, take a chill pill


Synonyms: ["Man", " O boy "]


Origin: Sapele-Warri-Ughelli axis in Nigeria



By Mega January 10, 2023