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Ayo

Noun (singular)

Sense 1:

A traditional Nigerian game where two players take turns flicking seeds into small holes on a board.

Sample sentence: He won the game of Ayo by strategically flicking his seeds into the holes.

Sense 2:

A nickname or term of endearment given to a person.

Sample sentence: Hey, Ayo, how was your day?

Noun (plural)

Sense 1:

A greeting or expression of joy used in Nigerian Pidgin and African American Vernacular English.

Sample sentence: As they met, they exclaimed, "Ayo!" and shared a joyful embrace.

Sense 2:

A common name, often short for Ayomide or Ayodeji.

Sample sentence: Ayos are known for their strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Verb

Sense 1:

To express excitement, happiness, or joy.

Sample sentence: She couldn't help but Ayo when she received the good news.

Interjection

Sense 1:

A lively exclamation used to gather attention or initiate an activity.

Sample sentence: Ayo! Let's get the party started!