Pekin john/pekin j – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A young girl with very short hair
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "The pekin j is my sister."
English: "The young girl with short hair is my sister."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Pekin john/pekin j" means "A young girl with very short hair". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Pekin john/pekin j" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Pekin john/pekin j" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A young girl with very short hair" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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