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    Jap – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common Verbs & Actions

    Meaning

    To cheat or fool someone

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "He try to jap me in the market."

    English: "He tried to cheat me in the market."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Jap" means "To cheat or fool someone". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Jap" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Jap" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To cheat or fool someone" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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