Street
sisi
What does sisi mean?
Used for a fashionable, put-together young lady, or informally as a casual, friendly address to a girl or woman, similar to 'miss' or 'sis.'
"Sisi, what's your name?"
Origin
Common Yoruba/Nigerian street term for a young woman, also used as a direct address form.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sisi mean?
It describes a stylish young woman, and is also used casually to address a girl, similar to saying 'miss.'
Is Sisi related to the English word 'sister'?
It's used similarly to 'sis' in tone, though it functions as its own established Yoruba/Nigerian street term rather than a direct borrowing.
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