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    Finesse – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common Verbs & Actions

    Meaning

    To smoothly trick someone or get what you want

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "He finesse the papay out of five dollars."

    English: "He smoothly tricked the old man out of five dollars."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Finesse" means "To smoothly trick someone or get what you want". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Finesse" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Finesse" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To smoothly trick someone or get what you want" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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