Etymology

niiko

nii·ko
N1I1I1K5O1

Today it means: A folk dance from southern Somalia similar to twerking, generally performed by women. Full definition →

Somali niiko
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  1. Somali · borrowed fromniiko
  2. English todayniiko

Borrowed from Somali niiko.

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