Bufeh – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To seize or takeaway quickly or jerk; snatching playfully
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He bufeh the money from my hand."
English: "He snatched the money from my hand."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Bufeh" means "To seize or takeaway quickly or jerk; snatching playfully". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Bufeh" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Bufeh" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To seize or takeaway quickly or jerk; snatching playfully" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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