Butt up with – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
Bump into someone; To run into someone, to meet unexpectedly
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "My pepo y’all come oh I na butt up with my brother on the road today oh!"
English: "Everyone come and see my friend/brother that I have not seen in a while."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Butt up with" means "Bump into someone; To run into someone, to meet unexpectedly". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Butt up with" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Butt up with" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Bump into someone; To run into someone, to meet unexpectedly" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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