Knock belly – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A gift or service offered to bribe someone
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He give the officer knock belly."
English: "He offered a bribe to the officer."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Knock belly" means "A gift or service offered to bribe someone". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Knock belly" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Knock belly" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A gift or service offered to bribe 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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