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zaa isi
What does zaa isi mean?
Literally 'swell the head,' used for someone who's become stubborn, arrogant, or too proud to listen to anyone.
"Since he got that promotion, he don zaa isi — he doesn't even greet people again."
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) social-talk slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'swell the head,' used for pride or stubbornness.
Frequently asked questions
What does Zaa Isi mean?
It means being prideful, headstrong, or stubborn — literally 'swell the head.'
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