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nwanne ozu
What does nwanne ozu mean?
A vivid, slightly dark way of describing a close friend — the kind of friend who'd stick with you even in death, or handle your affairs after you're gone.
"He's not just a friend, he's my nwanne ozu — he'll drop everything for me."
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) social-relations slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'a corpse's sibling,' used to mean a true, close friend.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nwanne Ozu mean?
It means a close, ride-or-die friend — literally 'a corpse's sibling.'
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