Aza (slang) explained

Aza
Meaning:Bank account digits; Account number
Origin:Nigerian slang
Usage:Communication of bank account information
Examples:"Send me your aza so I can transfer the money."
Related:Banking, Financial transactions, Nigeria

Aza is a Nigerian slang term that refers to bank account digits, specifically the account number.[1] When someone in Nigeria uses the term "Aza," they are requesting the account number from another person, usually with the intention of sending money to that account.[2] [3]

Etymology

The term "Aza" is derived from the Edo language.[4] In Edo, "Aza" means several things which include "store room", "treasury house/room", "save box" and most recently "bank accounts."[5] Over time, this term has become widely adopted across Nigeria as a casual way to refer to bank account numbers.[6]

Usage

In Nigerian culture, asking someone to "send your Aza" is a common way to request their bank account number for the purpose of transferring funds.[7] The term has gained significant traction, particularly in informal settings and among the youth.[8] [9]

Examples in sentences

Cultural impact

The widespread use of "Aza" reflects the ever-evolving nature of language and the influence of technology on communication.[10] As mobile banking and digital transactions become more prevalent, terms like "Aza" simplify the process of requesting and sharing bank account information.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘We mueveee’, Aza, slangs that trended this year - Daily Trust . 2023-08-29 . Daily Trust.
  2. Web site: October 26, 2021 . 13 trending Nigerian slangs and their meanings . August 29, 2023 . The Nation Nigeria . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-05-29 . Popular Pidgin Slangs In Nigeria - . 2023-08-29 . . en.
  4. Web site: 2021-12-28 . See popular Nigerian slangs wey trend in 2021 & dia meaning . 2023-08-29 . BBC News Pidgin.
  5. Web site: Thomas-Edo-dictionary.pdf - Centre for Ẹdo Studies . 2023-08-29 . Centre for Ẹdo Studies . en.
  6. Web site: Salau . Olabisi . 2021-10-31 . 13 Slangs Nigerian Youths Use And Their Trending Meanings - . 2023-08-29 . Newsbreak.ng . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Afolarin . Mary . 2023-05-12 . 40+ Most Popular Slang Words Used In Nigeria . 2023-08-29 . rnn.ng . en-US.
  8. Web site: Odutuyo . Adeyinka . 2023-05-12 . Nigerian Slangs and Their Meanings: The 2023 Guide . 2023-08-29 . Zikoko! . en-US.
  9. News: Simwa . Adrianna . 2022-10-20 . 70+ Yahoo boys quotes you need to hear and understand in 2022 . en-US . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . 2023-08-29.
  10. Web site: Ohunyon . Ehis . 2019-01-08 . Here are 5 new slangs we learnt from the Nigerian music industry in 2018 . 2023-08-29 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  11. Web site: 2022-11-12 . Trending Nigerian Slangs And Their Meanings African Examiner . 2023-08-29 . en-US.

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