noun
Street Slang
Amebo
ah-MEH-boh · noun · informal
A gossip, or the act of gossiping.
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Definitions
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Describes someone known for gossiping and spreading news about others' business, or the gossip itself.
“That woman na correct amebo, she sabi everybody business for the street.”
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Amebo In A Sentence
That woman na correct amebo, she sabi everybody business for the street.
Origin & Usage
Long-established Nigerian Pidgin/English word for a gossip, popularized partly through Nigerian TV and print culture; documented by Pulse.ng's roundup of common Pidgin words.
People Also Ask
What does "amebo" mean?
It means a gossip — someone who loves discussing and spreading other people's business.
Is it an insult?
It's a mild, teasing label rather than a harsh insult, though it can annoy the person it's aimed at.
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