Kaba-kaba – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Suspicious, shabby, or poorly done
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Kaba-kaba" means "Suspicious, shabby, or poorly done". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Kaba-kaba" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Kaba-kaba" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Suspicious, shabby, or poorly done" 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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