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    Dry monkey – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    marasmus malnutrition or kwashiokor

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "The child suffering from dry monkey."

    English: "The child is suffering from kwashiorkor (malnutrition)."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Dry monkey" means "marasmus malnutrition or kwashiokor". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Dry monkey" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Dry monkey" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "marasmus malnutrition or kwashiokor" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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