Crackay – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
a stubborn, argumentative or insolent person; mad person
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "That boy is a real crackay."
English: "That boy is a stubborn and insolent person."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Crackay" means "a stubborn, argumentative or insolent person; mad person". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Crackay" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Crackay" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a stubborn, argumentative or insolent person; mad person" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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