Aabo / Hooyo

🌍 Somalia

Added July 27, 2025

TOP DEFINITION

“Dad” / “Mom.” Used as affectionate address for an older man or woman, or as a sympathetic/affectionate term.

"Hooyo, waan gaajoonaya (Mom, I’m hungry)."

by Khulekani Dladla July 27, 2025

'Dad' / 'Mom.' Also used as affectionate address for older men (aabo) and women (hooyo), not necessarily one's parents

"Aabo, can you help me? (Uncle/Sir, can you help me?)"

by Khulekani Dladla August 03, 2025