joor

  1. sentence-final particle: Used for emphasis to convey a polite, playful or dismissive tone.
    • Shut up joor!
      • Just shut up!
    • Komot for here joor!
      • Leave here!
    • No vex joor.
      • Don’t be upset please.
    • Help me joor.
      • Please help me.

Synonyms

  • abeg
  • biko

Etymology

From the Yoruba word jọ̀ọ́ which means please.

Common misspellingsjo, jor, jorr, jaw, jawh
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