Street
eke
What does eke mean?
Street/market code word for police officers, comparing them to a python — something to be wary of and avoid. The same word is separately used by transport workers for a long haulage truck.
"Hide the goods, eke don enter the market!"
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'python,' used as coded slang for police officers, and separately for a long haulage vehicle in transport-worker slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eke mean in Igbo street slang?
It means the police, literally 'python' — a coded warning word used by traders.
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