Quench
[kwench]
verb verbs
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- To die, turn off (a light), or break down
Abeg, quench dat light, I wan sleep.
Make you no quench the engine while we still dey drive.
Do not turn off the engine while we are still driving.
Pronunciationkwench
Part of speechverb
Registerinformal
Usage noteIt is commonly used in everyday settings when speaking about electrical appliances or lighting.
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