“Omo” na one of di slangs for Nigerian pidgin wey people dey use for casual and friendly way.
Omo na Yoruba word or slang (just like mafo) which means “pikin”, but Nigerians don use am for various ways which come make am mean things like “guy,” “dude,” or “bro,” no matter the person gender.
For example, if person talk say, “Omo, how you dey?” e mean “Guy, how you dey?” Na word wey friends and people wey dey close go use to show say dem relate well with each other.
Omo the matter tire me too, i say make I go clear my head small 💆🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/xz9FW1QXj9
— REMA (@heisrema) March 1, 2023
Sometimes, e fit show surprise or to make something wey you talk strong, like “Omo, that party mad!” wey mean “Guy, that party make sense well well!”
“Omo” don spread well, especially for young people side, and e dey carry that friendly, relaxed vibe. You fit hear am anywhere, whether for casual gist, social media, or even for music.
The word no get one place wey e dey fit, so you fit use am anyhow. For example, “Omo, see as e be,” fit mean “Guy, see as e dey.” Na the way “Omo” dey flexible and relates to people which com make am popular for everyday talk for Nigerian Pidgin.
