danfo

  1. noun: Minibuses that transport passengers for a fare as part of the informal public transit system in Nigeria. Popularized by the yellow minibuses used for public transportation in Lagos.
    • I use danfo go mall.
      • I went to the mall by bus.
    • My papa dey drive danfo.
      • My father is a bus driver.

Etymology

Loanword from Yoruba (dáńfó).

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