Dress (verb) – Meaning in Kolokwa

Action & Movement

Meaning

move closer together, to scoot over

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "Dress small let me sit."

English: "Scoot over a little so I can sit."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Dress (verb)" means "move closer together, to scoot over". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Dress (verb)" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Dress (verb)" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "move closer together, to scoot over" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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