- noun: Used to describe someone who has grown up in a less privileged, often challenging environment. It implies that the person is street-smart, resilient, and tough due to being brought up in more challenging environment.
- Him na real ajekpako. E sabi haw to hustle for street.
- He’s a real ajekpako. He knows how to hustle on the street.
- She be ajekpako. She no dey fear anytin.
- She’s an ajekpako. She’s not afraid of anything.
- Him na real ajekpako. E sabi haw to hustle for street.
Etymology
Yoruba, from the words aje meaning eater and pákó which means wood. The word ajekpako stems from the idea that poor people are strong and hardened enough to eat wood.
Antonyms
- Ajebutter