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Gogo

2 stages from Zulu to English.

Today it means a grandmother, or a term of respect for an elderly woman, especially in southern Africa

Where does the word "gogo" come from? It comes from Zulu ugogo, adopted directly into English (1900s).

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Stage 1 of 2
ugogo
Zulu · ancient
"grandmother"
an ancient reduplicated word used as a term of respect for an elder woman
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Stage 2 of 2
gogo
English · 1900s
"grandmother, or an elderly woman"
adopted into South African English
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