Tear

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning

1. To start or to open something new

Examples

Pronunciationtear

Part of speechverb

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is commonly used to describe the act of unwrapping new goods like electronics, clothing, or furniture.

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