noun Street Slang

Aproko

ah-PROH-koh · noun · informal

A nosy person who gossips or meddles in other people's business.

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Describes someone who is overly curious about other people's affairs and spreads what they find out — a classic Nigerian gossip.

“Aproko, mind your business jare, this one no concern you.”
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Aproko In A Sentence

Aproko, mind your business jare, this one no concern you.

Origin & Usage

Common Nigerian Pidgin term for a gossip/busybody; documented on naijalingo.com, which also lists "amebo" and "tafia" as synonyms.

Variants Tafia

People Also Ask

What does "aproko" mean?

It means a nosy person who gossips or meddles in other people's business.

Is "amebo" the same thing?

Yes, "amebo" is a very close synonym for the same kind of gossiping busybody.

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