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"Omo" (오모) is a Korean expression that means "oh my" or "oh my gosh," used to express surprise, excitement, or shock. It is a softer, more cute-sounding version of "eomeo" (어머) and is often used by younger people or in casual contexts, similar to "OMG". Can also be an abbreviation for "Oh my Olamide!". "Oh my olamide" is a phrase referring to the Nigerian rapper and record executive, Olamide Adedeji, or it could be an expression of surprise or excitement.
"Omo! Did you see that?"
OMO by opaniniomotime October 23, 2025
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An emoticon depicting a Prawn from the popular 2009 movie 'District 9'.
MNU Agent 1: lol!

MNU Agent 2: wat?

MNU Agent 1: (OmO) <--- its a fookin prawn!
"Well what 'ave we 'ere?
Looks like we 'ave us a 'omo"

'oy loook at the litt-le 'omo"

omo wobe 

Nigerian singer Olamide referred to omo wobe in his song "Shakiti bobo" omo wobe means "Street boys" "guys hanging out on corner streets"
Look at those omo wobe, they are up to know good.
omo wobe by Ridingdirty44 August 13, 2017

Omo Àsè 

Nigerian term for describing someone who is not street smart, inexperienced, timid or simply lacks the ability to discern unfavourable situations or results for themselves in their actions. An Omo Àsè lacks street-credibility, gullible and prone to getting scammed.

Also, used to describe a foolish person but in a less derogatory manner than ode
Synonymous with Olobe, Mutembe, JJC, Okpe.
Guy1: Mo! One guy on Instagram said he can get me the license for ₦20,000 tomorrow.
MoBelieve: Don’t be an Omo Àsè, let me tell you how to go about getting a License in Lagos.

He likes that Esther girl but he’s scared to tell her. He is an Omo Àsè.
They'll take her for the Omo Àsè that she is, that babe no get sense o.
Omo Àsè by @Tron August 30, 2019
Omo Ope do money to trenches nau
Omo Ope by चरय April 29, 2022