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Asere from the Efik-language (of Nigeria). A greeting of the Afro-Cuban which means, "I salute you"; "I hail you"; "I greet you"
In the present day, it is a common greeting among Cubans. Meaning friend, buddy, homie, dude, etc.
In the present day, it is a common greeting among Cubans. Meaning friend, buddy, homie, dude, etc.
¿Que bola, asere? "How's it going, buddy?"
The bolá within ¿Que bola? Is from the Igbo-language (of eastern Nigeria). This derives from an Igbo greeting given in the morning "Ibola" The literal meaning of bola is "have you woken?" but is used to say "good morning"
The bolá within ¿Que bola? Is from the Igbo-language (of eastern Nigeria). This derives from an Igbo greeting given in the morning "Ibola" The literal meaning of bola is "have you woken?" but is used to say "good morning"
by Afrodisaspora female December 25, 2018
Sep 12 Word of the Day
Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
by blank babushka October 24, 2009
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Asere takes its name from the sacred Efik-language greeting of the Afro-Cuban Abakuá religion, meaning literally, "I salute you." Today, it is a common greeting among Cubans. Meaning friend, buddy, homie, dude, etc.
by DC March 17, 2006