Bessa – Meaning in Kolokwa

Communication & Expression

Meaning

A busybody, gossip, rumors, gossiper

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "Do na believe dat ting, dat bessa. Bessa not always lie."

English: "Don’t believe that thing, that is gossip. Gossip is not always a lie."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Bessa" means "A busybody, gossip, rumors, gossiper". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Bessa" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Bessa" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A busybody, gossip, rumors, gossiper" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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