Dry – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To be skinny or malnourished
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "The boy too dry."
English: "The boy is very skinny/malnourished."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Dry" means "To be skinny or malnourished". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Dry" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Dry" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To be skinny or malnourished" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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