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Kilode

A word originating from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria used largely as a Nigerian word(or slang) meaning, "What is it?" or "What is the matter?" Pronounced (ki-low-day)

Why are you crying? Kilode?

Kilode

A word in Yoruba which means "why" or "what is it". Often used if your Nigerian mom is annoyed at you.

I called my mom 9 times to ask if she could make plantain and puff puff so on the 9th time, she asked "KILODEEEEEEEEEE AH?". I then decided at that point that I should hang up because she might get the belt.

kilod

Abbreviation for "killed in the line of duty", similar to kia

Soldier: Jack was kilod

kilod

very, kind of an adjective to describe how big or good it was

oh eh gee that was kilod cool