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bọ ntọ̀ọọ̄

verb

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. pull down the lower eyelids and widening the eyes as a form of mockery to imply 'serves you right'
  2. mocking gesture
  3. To pull down your lower eyelid and widen your eyes to mock someone or suggest that they deserve what happened to them.
Examples

O bọrọ ntọ̀ọọ̄ mgbe ihe ahụ mere.

He made a mocking gesture when that thing happened.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis is a non-verbal gesture used to express sarcasm or spite.

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.