chiefo

Naija

Etymology

From: English chief and suffix o

Pronunciation

• t͡ʃèfô

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Noun

1. Hailing word for person wey be oga for area or community

   • Twale for cheifo.  —  (Greetings to the chief!)

2. Person wey e be oga of oga dem.

   • Na dem chiefo dey buy dat kind drink o. As e never reach us like dis, make we manage dis small holywater.  — (Only kingpins buy that type of alcohol. Since we are not at that level yet, let’s manage this spirit.)
   • No go chop money, chop chiefo money join your own. If you chop am, na your body go hear am.  — (Be careful not to become so extravagant that you eventually spend the boss' money as well; otherwise, you face the consequences.)

3. Person wey e be oga for kegite club.

   • Chiefo! I loyal.  —  (My Leader, I pay you homage.)

Synonym

boss, bozz,

Antonym

boy, boyboy

Translation

English : kingpin, kegite leader