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Body

[bo-dy]

noun family body

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Family member or relative. In West African Pidgin, the word "body" is commonly used to refer to someone you are related to or share a close family bond with (e.g., "He be my body" means "He is my relative/family").
Examples

That man be my body.

That man is my relative.

I need to see my body them today.

I need to see my relatives today.

Pronunciationbo-dy

Part of speechnoun

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Usage noteThis word highlights a deep, personal connection between people.

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