- noun: Used to describe dishonest, deceptive, and manipulative actions used to gain something unfairly.
- Na me suppose win di game, but di guy play me wayo.
- I was supposed to win the game, but the guy tricked me.
- John use wayo collect di money from my hand.
- John used trickery to take the money from me.
- Na me suppose win di game, but di guy play me wayo.
Synonyms
- mago-mago
- wuru-wuru
Etymology
Derived from the Hausa language, where wayo means cunning, deception, and trickery.