Uyo is a very nice city that is consisted of thousands of people, including non-indigenes. They have different ways of communication, most of which are slangs that can only be understood by the locals. Just like there are slangs in other big cities in Nigeria, the locals in Uyo have their own unique slangs and their meanings which appeals to them. A non-indigene may not actually understand these slang except for those that have interest to learn.

Below are some of the Slangs and their meanings:

1. UTOTO:

This simply means a thief (419) that can easily sweet-talk you just to extort money or valuables from you. You may find them everywhere in places within the Metropolis of Uyo. Sometimes you find them in parks, streets and inside transits. They have a tricky way of engaging their target just to get money from them. Most of them uses fetish means on people, so far there are able to get money or your valuables from you.

2. NDITO BOYS:

There are some group of persons (Boys) who hang out together in pubs or in social gatherings. They usually go clubbing together or drink together. You can never go scot-free if you step on the toes of any of them, because they will always attack you.

3. MMA INOR:

Mma Inor is a word that is very familiar with the locals in Uyo. It could mean a commercial ‘sex-worker’ or a female who packages herself in a way that will make you assume she’s a classy lady in town. They love luxury lifestyle which they can’t afford.

4. UDOBOT:

This is a general phrase that is linked with the police you see around the City of Uyo and its environs. A typical Udobot is seen at a check-point in all nooks and cranny in Uyo.

5. IKPA EKPE:

This relates with the term ‘my paddy’. The locals usually hail themselves ‘Ikpa ikpa’ or ‘ikpa ekpe’, which means my bosom friend. During social gatherings or when hanging out, you hear them hail themselves loudly ‘Ikpa Ikpa’.

6. OWO UYO:

Owo Uyo is that smart guy you see in the city of Uyo who happens to be very popular. His popularity might be because of what he does for a living which differentiates him from other locals. He’s a regular guy that is also good in playing the girls.

7. Idiok Aboy:

Idiok Aboy is more or less like an irony. It means a bad guy or a sharp guy that is exceptionally smart in all his dealings.

NOTE: These are few slangs you hear on the street of Uyo, next time you visit the city you can always ask indigenes around to intimate you on those slangs.

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Elang ino.... Oya, explain that one..

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Elang ino.... Oya, explain that one..

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Somebody say Uyo!

Mma yä kop.
It actually/literally means 'mama go hear'. However, It is used when something happens as a consequence of an earlier action. Its also shortened to just 'mma'.

Daaaah!
Its just an exclamation used to express surprise, shock, joy.. Etc.