adjective
Street Slang
Yeye
YEH-yeh · adjective · informal
Useless, senseless, or not to be taken seriously.
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Definitions
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Describes a person, thing, or situation as worthless, foolish, or unserious — can also describe an unserious joke.
“Which kain yeye man be this, wasting my time?”
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From 'yẹ̀yẹ́' (to mock/deride); describes something or someone silly, low-value, or a joke — often used to dismiss a person's plan or claim.
“Don't mind him, that's a yeye guy with no real plan.”
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Yeye In A Sentence
Which kain yeye man be this, wasting my time?
Origin & Usage
From Yoruba "yẹyẹ," meaning "joke" or an unserious matter, as stated in the Wikipedia "Nigerian Pidgin" article.
People Also Ask
What does "yeye" mean?
It means useless, senseless, or unserious — describing a person, thing, or situation with contempt.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from the Yoruba word "yẹyẹ," meaning "joke."
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