Hol-am – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Keep it / Hold onto that
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Hol-am" means "Keep it / Hold onto that". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Hol-am" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Hol-am" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Keep it / Hold onto that" 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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