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

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

A Japanese surname.

"Mr. Okada ran the family restaurant for three decades."

How to use Okada

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA motorcycle taxi, a common way to get around quickly in West African cities.

Word forms

Okadas plural, okadas plural

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He hopped on an _____ to beat the traffic downtown.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 岡田 (Okada).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Okada

Ada nada dada Lada sada vada rada Jada Wada yada Canada cicada

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Frequently asked questions

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.