Oníkẹ́kù

Pronunciation

Meaning of Oníkẹ́kù

1. There remains people to care (for me). 2. Someone with enough care to smother another to death. (Oníkẹ̀ẹ́kú) 2a. One's carer died.

Extended Meaning

As per the second meaning, we received this comment: "Actually I had a conversation with my Dad, and he actually explained that it is Oníkẹ́-kú (as in death) now it is in the explanation that it becomes interesting, it is not "the carer dies" but "one who cares too much" that is, ẹni tó lè kẹ́ èèyàn pa. Thanks for the great work you are doing on all our behalf. Best. Q"

Morphology

oní-ìkẹ́-kù

Gloss

oní - the owner of
ìkẹ́ - care, doting, petting
kù - remain

Geolocation

Common in:
ABEOKUTA

Famous Persons

Qudus Oníkẹ̀ẹ́kú, Nigerian dance artist.

Media Links

http://www.qudusonikeku.com/

Variants

See also