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gbāpụ̀ ọ̄sọ̄

verb

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. take to one's heels
  2. rush away
  3. take off (running)
  4. run away
Examples

O gbāpụ̀rụ̀ ọ̄sọ̄ mgbe o hụrụ agụ.

He ran away when he saw the leopard.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis is a compound verb phrase used to emphasize the speed of departure.

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