Chap – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To cut someone/something with a knife/sharp object
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He chap the stick with his cutlax."
English: "He cut the wood with his machete."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Chap" means "To cut someone/something with a knife/sharp object". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Chap" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Chap" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To cut someone/something with a knife/sharp object" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
Explore more words in our Kolokwa Dictionary, or translate full sentences using the Kolokwa to English Translator. You can also explore our Nigerian Pidgin Dictionary to compare similar West African English-based creoles.