kpako

1. noun: Wood or something made of wood.
   • Dis table na kpako. E go last yu well.
     • This table is made of wood. It’ll last long.
   • Di chair fine. Yu no go know sey na kpako.
     • The chair is beautiful. You wouldn’t even know it’s made from wood.
2. noun: Used to describe someone from a low-income background who has lived a tough life.
   • Forget dressing. I be confirm kpako.
     • Don’t be fooled by my appearance. I’m truly form a humble background.
   • Di guy na kpako before im blow.
     • The guy was poor before he became successful.
3. adjective: Used to describe something fake or sub-standard.
   • Na dat kpako phone I still dey use after all dese years.
     • I’m still using that low-end phone after all these years.
   • Komot dis yor kpako motor for my front!
     • Get this rickety car out of my way!

Synonyms

• trenches
• kpalasa

Antonyms

• ajebo
• ajebutter