Gapping – Meaning in Kolokwa

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Meaning

To be hungry; suffering

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "The gapping rate is high"

English: "Hunger and suffering is high right now."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Gapping" means "To be hungry; suffering". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Gapping" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Gapping" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To be hungry; suffering" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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