Dumboy – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

A thick cassava dough that you swallow (don’t chew)

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "We pounding dumboy today."

English: "We are making thick cassava dough today."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Dumboy" means "A thick cassava dough that you swallow (don’t chew)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Dumboy" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Dumboy" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A thick cassava dough that you swallow (don’t chew)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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