noun
Street Slang
Omo Iya Mi
OH-moh EE-yah mee (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
"My mother's child" — a friend so close he's basically family.
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Literally 'my mother's child'; used between close male friends whose bond has grown well beyond ordinary friendship into something family-like.
“That's my omo iya mi — we've been tight since primary school.”
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Omo Iya Mi In A Sentence
That's my omo iya mi — we've been tight since primary school.
Origin & Usage
Literal Yoruba phrase meaning 'my mother's child,' used figuratively in youth slang for an extremely close friend, akin to 'brother from another mother.'
People Also Ask
What does Omo Iya Mi mean?
Literally 'my mother's child'; used to describe a friend who is as close as family.
Is Omo Iya Mi used for actual siblings?
It can be, but it's most often used figuratively for a very close non-blood friend.
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