Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ògiri (wall) +‎ gbà là (to save) +‎ (me), literally the wall saved me.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ò.ɡī.ɾī ɡ͡bà mĩ́ là/

Noun

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ògiri gbà

  1. (soccer) one-two against a wall, usually to get around defenders