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yeye
What does yeye mean?
Describes a person, thing, or situation as worthless, foolish, or unserious — can also describe an unserious joke.
"Which kain yeye man be this, wasting my time?"
Origin
From Yoruba "yẹyẹ," meaning "joke" or an unserious matter, as stated in the Wikipedia "Nigerian Pidgin" article.
Frequently asked questions
What does "yeye" mean?
It means useless, senseless, or unserious — describing a person, thing, or situation with contempt.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from the Yoruba word "yẹyẹ," meaning "joke."
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