noun Street Slang

Oga

OH-gah · noun · pidgin

Boss, master, or a respected senior figure.

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Definitions

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Used to address or refer to a boss, employer, or any male figure of authority or respect.

“My oga talk say make I take am to airport.”
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Oga In A Sentence

My oga talk say make I take am to airport.

Origin & Usage

From Yoruba "ọ̀gá" (master/expert), as documented in the Wikipedia "Nigerian Pidgin" article and confirmed by naijalingo.com.

People Also Ask

What does "oga" mean?

It means "boss" or "master" — used to address or describe someone in a position of authority.

Where does the word come from?

It comes from the Yoruba word "ọ̀gá," meaning master or expert.

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