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    Tenik – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    A scam or manipulation

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "He use tenik to get the money."

    English: "He used manipulation to get the money."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Tenik" means "A scam or manipulation". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Tenik" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Tenik" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A scam or manipulation" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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