noun
Street Slang
Egbon
eh-GBOHN (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
A respected elder or senior — someone you defer to, blood-related or not.
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Literally 'elder sibling'; used respectfully for anyone senior in age, rank, or street hierarchy, regardless of actual family relation.
“Greet egbon properly — he's been in this business longer than you.”
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Egbon In A Sentence
Greet egbon properly — he's been in this business longer than you.
Origin & Usage
Standard Yoruba word for 'elder sibling,' extended in street/youth usage as an honorific for anyone owed seniority-based respect.
People Also Ask
What does Egbon mean?
It literally means 'elder sibling,' but in slang it's used to show respect to anyone senior in age or status, related or not.
Can Egbon be used for someone younger than you in age?
Rarely — it's typically reserved for someone older or more senior/experienced than the speaker.
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