mstandret/Envato Elements
Kola kenz
Meaning
When someone way of dressing looks really good and well put together.
Translation: Looking fresh!
Literal Meaning: Cola 15 / Soda 15
Example 1
Wipip! Ronald fre tankou yon kola kenz! Mayo sa a fè l byen wi!.
Wow! Ronald is looking good! This T-shirt looks good on him.
Example 2
Ou pa t wè ki jan Roseland te yon kola kenz nan nòs la yèswa? M te sezi!
Didn't you see how Roseland was looking so good at the wedding last night. I was shocked!.
Fun Facts
This expression has an interesting origin. In Haiti, it was common for "kola" or soda to cost only about 15 cents.
Drinking a 15-cent soda, especially in the hot humid environment, was refreshing.
Overtime, this concept developed into a expression that also reflects how someone looks good and refreshing.