Anko
AH-nkoh /ˈɑ.ŋkɔ/
"Anko" is Sheng for uncle.
Meaning
- noun uncle. An uncle, or a polite name for an older man.
Examples
- Anko alinilipia fees. My uncle paid my school fees.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'uncle'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Anko
What does Anko mean in Sheng?
"Anko" is Sheng for uncle. An uncle, or a polite name for an older man.
How do you use Anko in a sentence?
"Anko alinilipia fees." means "My uncle paid my school fees."
How do you pronounce Anko?
Say it AH-nkoh (/ˈɑ.ŋkɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Anko come from?
From English 'uncle'.
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