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iyawo
What does iyawo mean?
The common Pidgin word for wife, especially a newly married one, borrowed directly from Yoruba.
"E don marry, dem dey call the iyawo fine girl for the area."
Origin
From Yoruba, meaning "wife," as stated on naijalingo.com.
Frequently asked questions
What does "iyawo" mean?
It means wife, particularly a newly married one.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from Yoruba.
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