Polari – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A person who is a show off
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "That guy is a real polari."
English: "That guy is a true show-off."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Polari" means "A person who is a show off". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Polari" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Polari" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A person who is a show off" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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