What does Kɔl polis → Call police mean?

Kɔl lɔ → Call law For example: "Kwik, kɔl polis! → Quick, call police!"

Where does the slang word Kɔl polis → Call police come from?

Kɔl polis → Call police is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Kɔl polis → Call police

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kɔl polis → Call police

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Kɔl lɔ → Call law

"Kwik, kɔl polis! → Quick, call police!"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Kɔl polis → Call police is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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