ashawo

Naija

Etymology

From: Yoruba ase 'changer or exchanger' and owo 'money'

Pronunciation

  • àʃáwó

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Noun

  1. Woman wey im work na to dey doke for money.
    • E be ashawo.  — (She is a prostitute.)
    • Dem build am for area wia ashawo dey patrol wella.  — (bbc__33343, It was built in an area where prostitutes reside.)
  2. Man wey dey doke women upandown.
    • Dat guy na ashawo, fine girl no dey pass im front.  — ( That man is promiscuous, he tries to sleep with everyone.)

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Translations

  • English: prostitute, promiscuous