gbeborun

Yoruba

Etymology

From gbé (“to carry”) +‎ ìborùn (“iborun (a shoulder sash worn by women)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bé.bō.ɾũ̀/

Verb

gbéborùn

1. (neologism, idiomatic) to gossip; to gist

   Synonyms: ṣòfófó, gbé fìlà

2. (literal) to carry an iborun

Noun

gbéborùn

1. (neologism, idiomatic, sometimes offensive) a gossip; busybody; interloper

   Synonyms: olófòófó, gbé fìlà