noun
Street Slang
Agbaya
ah-GBAH-yah (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
A grown adult who acts like an irresponsible child.
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Describes an older person behaving beneath their age — immature, foolish, or shirking the responsibilities expected of an adult.
“Stop acting like an agbaya, you're too old for this kind of nonsense.”
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Agbaya In A Sentence
Stop acting like an agbaya, you're too old for this kind of nonsense.
Origin & Usage
Yoruba compound roughly meaning an elder who acts childish or 'useless' despite their age.
People Also Ask
What does Agbaya mean?
It describes an adult who behaves immaturely or irresponsibly, despite being old enough to know better.
Is Agbaya used for both men and women?
Yes, it's applied to anyone — regardless of gender — whose behaviour doesn't match their age.
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