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bobol
What does bobol mean?
Illegal or corrupt activity, especially embezzlement or graft in business or politics. Also bobbol.
"Is pure bobol how they award that government contract."
Origin
Trinidadian; of uncertain origin, entrenched in political vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What does bobol mean?
Bobol means corruption, fraud or a crooked scheme, especially embezzlement or graft in business or politics.
Is bobol a Trinidadian word?
Yes, it's a Trinidadian term of uncertain origin that has become entrenched in the country's political vocabulary.
How do you use bobol in a sentence?
You might say 'is pure bobol' about a shady deal, meaning it's all corruption and graft.
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