noun
Street Slang
Sisi Eko
SEE-see EH-koh (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
A fine Lagos girl — stylish, city-bred, and proud of it.
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Combines 'sisi' (young lady) with 'Eko,' the Yoruba name for Lagos; used to describe a fashionable, city-savvy young woman from Lagos.
“She's proper sisi Eko — always dripped in the latest fashion.”
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Sisi Eko In A Sentence
She's proper sisi Eko — always dripped in the latest fashion.
Origin & Usage
Compound of Yoruba 'sisi' (young lady) and 'Eko' (the Yoruba name for the city of Lagos, referencing its iconic yellow-and-black danfo buses and city identity).
People Also Ask
What does Sisi Eko mean?
It means a fine, fashionable Lagos girl — combining 'sisi' (young lady) with 'Eko,' the Yoruba name for Lagos.
Why is Lagos called Eko?
Eko is the traditional Yoruba name for Lagos, predating the Portuguese-derived name 'Lagos.'
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