Bobo – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A deaf mute person/also used for an ignorant-senseless person
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "Small more, you will be bobo."
English: "If you keep this up, you’ll be just like a deaf-mute/senseless person."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Bobo" means "A deaf mute person/also used for an ignorant-senseless person". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Bobo" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Bobo" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A deaf mute person/also used for an ignorant-senseless person" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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