forí gbálẹ̀
verb
/fō.ɾí ɡ͡bá.lɛ̀/
Definitions
- To behave irrationally; To act stupidly
- To slam one's head on the floor
Etymology
From fi (“to use”) + orí (“head”) + gbá (“to knock”) + ilẹ̀ (“ground”).
Component words
fito useoríhead
gbáto knock
5 entries are spelled “gbá”. The etymology calls it “to knock”, but that isn't enough to tell them apart — we've linked to the first.
gbá
to billow or blow in the wind, to flutter
gbá
to hit, kick, slap, to play (a sport, or with something)
gbá
to sway, to strut, to walk majestically
gbá
to heat oil, to light a fire on a stove, to set a controlled fire
gbá
to hem the edges of a mat, cloth, or net
ilẹ̀ground
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “fori gbalẹ”.
Reference:
en-fori_gbalẹ-yo-verb--DHVuV0L