1. A mispronunciation or misspelling: It might be a mispronounced version of another word. It could be "oteyo" instead of "oteyo," which might be referring to:
* "Oteyo" (pronounced as "oh-tay-oh"): This could be a slang word meaning "it's good," "it's fine," or "it's alright." This is more commonly used in the western parts of the Luhya region (Kakamega, Vihiga).
2. A phrase: "Oteyo" could be a part of a phrase like "oteyo ng'ombe" (pronounced as "oh-tay-oh ng'om-bay"). This translates to "a cow" or "the cow." This could be used in context, like "Oteyo ng'ombe ile ikulu" ("The cow is big.")
To understand the exact meaning of "Oteyo" in Luhya, you would need more context. What was the situation or sentence where you heard this word? Who was saying it? Knowing this will help clarify its meaning.
Let me know if you can give me more information about the context of the word "Oteyo," and I'll try my best to help you understand it.