"ajebutter" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /a.dʒɛˈbɔ.ta/ [Nigeria]
Etymology: Borrowed from Yoruba ajẹbọta. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|yo|ajẹbọta}} Borrowed from Yoruba ajẹbọta Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} ajebutter
  1. (Nigeria pidgin, slang, derogatory) A very spoiled rich person. Tags: derogatory, slang
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