yabbi en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈjæb.i/
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(Nigeria) Satirical verbal abuse; a roasting.
Using serious yabbis, Fela was able to retain control of the floor against the persistent heckler.
1993, Frank Thurmond Fairfax, Fela, the Afrobeat King, page 365:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yabbis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |