noun
Okada
Okada (noun) means a motorcycle used as a taxi, especially common in West African cities such as Lagos, Nigeria. Example: “He hopped on an okada to beat the traffic downtown.”
noun
1
A motorcycle used as a taxi, especially common in West African cities such as Lagos, Nigeria.
"He hopped on an okada to beat the traffic downtown."
name
1
A Japanese surname.
"Mr. Okada ran the family restaurant for three decades."
How to use Okada
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA motorcycle taxi, a common way to get around quickly in West African cities.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 岡田 (Okada).
Rhymes for Okada
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What does “Okada” mean?
The word “Okada” means a motorcycle used as a taxi, especially common in West African cities such as Lagos, Nigeria. In plain terms, a motorcycle taxi, a common way to get around quickly in West African cities.
How do you use “Okada” in a sentence?
Here is “Okada” used in a sentence: “He hopped on an okada to beat the traffic downtown.”
What part of speech is “Okada”?
Depending on how it is used, “Okada” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Okada” have?
“Okada” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a motorcycle used as a taxi, especially common in West African cities such as Lagos, Nigeria.
