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    Boney – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    Dried herring fish

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "The dry boney sweet in this food yeh."

    English: "The dried herring is tasty in this dish."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Boney" means "Dried herring fish". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Boney" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Boney" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Dried herring fish" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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