chop – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To eat money; to use money in a wrongful way; misapplied/misuse
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "You na chop the man schoo fees, when he reach to ley huss, he wih dee with you"
English: "You have used the man’s tuition money and when he gets home, he will deal with you."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "chop" means "To eat money; to use money in a wrongful way; misapplied/misuse". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "chop" in Liberian Kolokwa
"chop" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To eat money; to use money in a wrongful way; misapplied/misuse" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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