"kito" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kito (uncountable)
  1. (Nigeria, LGBTQ) A type of blackmail on LGBT people Tags: Nigeria, uncountable Categories (topical): Crime, LGBTQ
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