iṣẹju-aaya

Yoruba

Etymology

From ìṣẹ́jú (“minute”) +‎ àáyá (“the green monkey, Chlorocebus sabaeus, known for its speed”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.ʃɛ́.d͡ʒú.àá.já/

Noun

ìṣẹ́jú-àáyá

1. second

   Synonym: kẹkẹ