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Over-sabi

[o-va-sa-bi]

adjective adjectives

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. A know-it-all or someone who is overly assertive
Examples

I no like that over-sabi boy.

Pronunciationo-va-sa-bi

Part of speechadjective

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is used when someone is being annoying by trying to show off their intelligence or expertise. It is often directed at people who meddle in affairs that do not concern them.

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