kaiso — ODE · Shobdo

kaiso /ˈkʌɪsəʊ

▸ noun

(plural kaisos)

[mass noun] West Indian calypso music:

a taste of well-mellowed vintage kaiso was dished out on February 3

[as modifier] he had the audience reacting positively to his reggae and kaiso gospel songs.

▪ [count noun] a calypso song:

this catchy kaiso became popular.

▸ exclamation an exclamation of praise or encouragement associated with calypso music.

– ORIGIN early 20th century (as a noun): from Efik kaiso, used to encourage a person or urge them on.