aṣẹwo

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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aṣẹ́wó

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

Descendants

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  • Nigerian Pidgin: ashawo, ashewo