Grumbo pekin – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A person who likes to make trouble
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "That boy is a grumbo pekin."
English: "That boy likes to cause trouble."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Grumbo pekin" means "A person who likes to make trouble". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Grumbo pekin" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Grumbo pekin" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A person who likes to make trouble" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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