Alayé

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A slang term for a 'guy man', a street-smart person, or a general term for a person, usually male.

"Alayé, how far na?"

Pronunciation:/ɑːlɑːjeɪ/
Origin:A Yoruba word meaning 'owner of the world', but its slang usage is different.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Guy man, Guy, Oga
More Examples:
"That alayé is very sharp."
Popularized by:A very common term of address in Lagos and other urban areas.