Aproko
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| Origin | Nigerian Pidgin; Possibly from Igbo apụrụ okwu or Yoruba àpárò |
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| Meaning | Someone who pokes his/her nose into other people's affairs; gossip; busybody |
Aproko is a word in Nigerian Pidgin that means someone who pokes his/her nose into other people's affairs. It is also used to describe gossip and anyone that is found discussing affairs that has nothing to do with him/her.[1] The word is often used in a pejorative sense, implying that the person is nosy, meddlesome, or intrusive.[2]
The word "Aproko" is derived from the English word "talkative". The term has been used in Nigeria for many years and has gained widespread popularity in recent years.[1]
Meaning and usage
The word aproko has two main meanings in Nigerian Pidgin: someone who pokes his/her nose into other people's affairs; gossip or rumour. The word is often used as a noun or an adjective, and sometimes as a verb. For example:
- That girl na aproko, she dey always put mouth for wetin no concern her. ("That girl is a busybody, she always interferes in what does not concern her.")
- Wetin be the aproko wey you hear about our oga? ("What is the gossip that you heard about our boss?")
The word aproko is usually used in a negative or sarcastic way, implying that the person or the information is not trustworthy, reliable, or respectful. The word can also be used to mock or tease someone who is curious or interested in something. For example:
- Na aproko go kill you o! ("You will die of being nosy o!")
- You too like aproko, no wonder your ear big like satellite dish. ("You like gossip too much, no wonder your ear is big like a satellite dish.")
The word aproko can also be used as a name for a person, a character, a show, or a brand that is associated with gossip or entertainment. For example:
- MC Aproko is a Nigerian stand-up comedian who won Next Naija Comedy Star and became the special assistant on entertainment to the governor of Bayelsa State.[3]
- Aproko 101 is a Nigerian web series that features four friends who share their daily experiences and gossip.
- Aproko Doctor is a Nigerian health blogger and doctor who gives health tips and advice on social media.[4]