aṣẹwo

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Yoruba

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

aṣẹ́wó

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

Descendants

  • Nigerian Pidgin: ashawo, ashewo