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ọsụ̀

noun

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. hiss
  2. A sharp, sibilant sound often made to express disapproval or to call attention to something.
Examples

Ọsụ̀ ahụ pụtara na o nweghi afọ ojuju.

That hiss meant that he was not satisfied.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a gesture of annoyance or contempt.

Status: Adapted from Wikidata lexemes — awaiting native speaker review

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ọsụ̀ in other languages

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