"okada" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: okadas [plural]
Etymology: 1990s, from the now defunct Nigerian airline, Okada Air, nicknamed so because they could manoeuvre through the heavy traffic of Lagos and take passengers to their destinations in a timely manner, in the same way as the airline. Originates from the Ẹ̀dó town of Okada. Head templates: {{en-noun}} okada (plural okadas)
  1. (Nigeria) A motorcycle taxi. Tags: Nigeria Categories (topical): Vehicles Translations (Translations): okada [masculine] (French)

Inflected forms

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