What does Iyayi mean?

Mother (Mother) For example: "Iyayi dey call you (Mother is calling you)"

Where does the slang word Iyayi come from?

Iyayi is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

Iyayi

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Iyayi

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Mother (Mother)

"Iyayi dey call you (Mother is calling you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Iyayi is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1854 Nigeria slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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