adjective
Street Slang
Kolo
koh-LOH (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · adjective · slang
Crazy, insane, off your rocker.
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Used to question someone's sanity or describe reckless, irrational behaviour — interchangeable in some contexts with 'ment' or 'mad.'
“You dey kolo? How can you spend your whole salary in one night?”
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Kolo In A Sentence
You dey kolo? How can you spend your whole salary in one night?
Origin & Usage
Yoruba-rooted street term for madness/insanity, in common use across Lagos street speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'you dey kolo' mean?
It means 'are you crazy?' — used to react to reckless, irrational, or surprising behaviour.
Is Kolo the same as Werey?
They're close in meaning (both relate to 'madness'), but Kolo leans more toward 'are you out of your mind' as a reaction, while Werey is more of a direct label/insult.
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