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Ajepako

[a-je-pa-ko]

noun people

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. A street-smart person raised in tough conditions
Examples

Ajepako people fit survive anywhere.

Only a true Ajepako like him can survive that area.

Only a true street-smart person like him can survive in that area.

Pronunciationa-je-pa-ko

Part of speechnoun

Registerinformal

Usage noteThis term denotes resilience and practical wisdom gained through living in challenging circumstances.

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