aṣẹwo

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Yoruba[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From a- (“agent prefix”) +‎ ṣẹ́ (“to be broken”) +‎ owó (“money”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

aṣẹ́wó

  1. (sometimes derogatory, offensive) prostitute, hoe, slut
    Synonym: elébòlò

Descendants[edit]

  • → Nigerian Pidgin: ashawo, ashewo
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