Oyibo
[o-yi-bo]
noun people
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- A white person or light-skinned person
Many oyibo people dey visit Lagos for December.
That oyibo man can speak our pidgin very well.
That white man can speak our pidgin very well.
Pronunciationo-yi-bo
Part of speechnoun
Registerneutral
Usage noteThis term is generally used to identify foreigners or individuals with a Caucasian complexion, though its usage can vary in different social contexts.
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