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Efiko
eh-FEE-koh (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
The bookish, top-of-the-class type — a nerd, but a respected one.
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A nickname for someone known for being academically brilliant — often used half-teasingly to describe the class 'nerd' who always has the answers.
“Ask the efiko, he never misses a class and always tops the exams.”
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Efiko In A Sentence
Ask the efiko, he never misses a class and always tops the exams.
Origin & Usage
Yoruba slang term specifically used in school/youth culture for an academically brilliant person.
Variants
Efikoo
People Also Ask
What does Efiko mean?
It describes a brilliant, studious person — the 'top of the class' type, often used half-jokingly.
Is Efiko an insult?
Not really — it's mostly good-natured, though it can carry a light 'nerd' connotation.
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