In Liberia, this word is used to replace the word 'lies', or to refer to people who are known to tell 'cool' lies about themselves in order to impress others.
Tim: Yo man. where have you been?
Henry(a cellphone/refrigerator repairer): Hey man, I've been around the globe setting up satellites.
Tim: Wow..you are so full of pholos!
Henry(a cellphone/refrigerator repairer): Hey man, I've been around the globe setting up satellites.
Tim: Wow..you are so full of pholos!
by Ronic October 8, 2010