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ǹjàkįrį

ǹjàkị̀rị̀

Standard Igbo
Culture

Noun

1.banter; tease

Example

Anyị nọkọrọ ọnụ, ṅụọ mmanya, ma maa njakịrị.

Anyị nọkọrọ ọnụ, ṅụọ mmanya, ma maa njakịrị.

We stayed together, drank wine, and exchanged banter.

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gwù égwú

gwù egwu

Standard Igbo
Performing Arts

Active verb

伺寈伺

1.play

2.kid (tease); say something unserious, especially to lighten up a mood

Example

Anyị ga-egwu egwu n'ehihie.

Anyị ga-egwu egwu n'ehihie.

We will play in the afternoon.

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Word Stems

Nsịbịdị - 1 found

Pronunciation:

ǹjàkįrį

Definitions:

1.teasing

2.comedy

3.prank

4.joke

5.sarcasm

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