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Nigeria — Phrase #9
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#9 Cultural Special
Ashewo!
/ɑʃɛwɔ/
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Literal:
Prostitute
Feels like:
Yoruba — a very serious insult in Nigerian society where sexual reputation carries enormous social weight
Current
Adult
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Severe
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