Boli – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Roasted plantain
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "I wan chop boli and groundnut."
English: "I want to eat roasted plantain and peanuts."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Boli" means "Roasted plantain". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Boli" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Boli" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Roasted plantain" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Nigeria and in Pidgin-speaking diaspora communities around the world.
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