Holy Mary – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
a pejorative term for a girl who seeks to uphold moral standards against peer pressure
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "She acting like Holy Mary."
English: "She is acting morally superior."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Holy Mary" means "a pejorative term for a girl who seeks to uphold moral standards against peer pressure". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Aunt
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A longer beard on a man
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thin twisted iron rods formerly used as currency
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the country is hard economically speaking
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Understanding "Holy Mary" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Holy Mary" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a pejorative term for a girl who seeks to uphold moral standards against peer pressure" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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