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igbu ozu
What does igbu ozu mean?
Used to describe someone who has become wealthy or successful, as if they've 'killed' at business or life.
"That guy relocated abroad and igbu ozu within two years."
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) economic-life slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'to kill,' used figuratively to mean becoming rich or successful.
Frequently asked questions
What does Igbu Ozu mean?
It means to become rich, successful, or 'make it big' — literally 'to kill.'
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