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ọsụ̀

Standard Igbo
Culture

Noun

1.squeaky sound made by sucking in air through the gaps between a clinched upper and lower teeth especially to show dissatisfaction

Example

Adaego mara ọsụ mgbe m gwara ya na agaghị m abịa n'oge.

Adaego mara ọsụ mgbe m gwara ya na agaghị m abịa n'oge.

Adaego hissed when I told her that I won't come on time.

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ọsụ̀

Standard Igbo
CulturePerforming Arts

Noun

1.disrespectful sigh; hiss, specially made to show disrespect or frustration by sucking in air through the teeth gaps

Example

Amaghị m ama ọsụ.

Amaghị m ama ọsụ.

I don't know how to hiss.

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ǫsü

ọ̀sụ

Standard Igbo

Noun

1.a white, congealed ingredient used for preparing soup when grinded.

Example

Nne Emeka na-ere ọsụ.

Nne Emeka na-ere ọsụ.

Emeka's mother sells osu.

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òsú

òsu

Standard Igbo
Culture

Noun

1.outcast; person dedicated as slave to service of a deity

Example

Gọọmentị Naịjiria emebiela osu.

Gọọmentị Naịjiria emebiela osu.

The Nigerian government has abolished the osu caste system

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Nsịbịdị - 1 found

Pronunciation:

òsú

Definitions:

1.skilled

2.devotee

3.professional

4.dedicated

5.expert

6.devotee

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