kotch meaning south africa

Skelm ('Skellum') It is also the Eastern Hemisphere's southernmost mainland country. Someone who is dof, is not necessarily that way all the time. (No mate! Skitsels are the stalks, pips and bits of leaves. "Cotch, v." Dictionary of South African English. (Light it up friend). Impact Zone While alive, Nelson Mandela was affectionately called Madiba by South Africans and people outside his country. (Stoned) "That spliff made me so goofed. (Afrikaans - Poison, cool) Not a computer image. Go, or proceed. (No, Oh no!) Page needs to be placed into a watch bin or something and cleaned-up or taken down. Brother, friend, mate, china, buddy) See bru, brah, bro, brahdeen and more. This time derived from the Afrikaans word stuk, which means "piece". If you're good, the wetness hitting the heat will crack the bottle all the way round in a perfect circle. Spook and diesel PE (What do you think?) e.g : laanie, onetime, pozzy, maader. You're super cool if you say "One time, shoeshine". (Afrikaans – “not bright”, “dull”) Stupid. (I guess you haven`t been down to "blue lagoon" and/or Phoenix lately. Slap is Afrikaans for limp. (Can I have a cigarette), Up-chuck When the wave breaks at the same time all the way down. In other words, wasted or vrot to the point when reality is totally blotted out. The species was indiscriminately hunted in the colonial era, until its last living specimen died at … Bob is based on the old monetary system in South Africa. Boykie "Since Sarah axed Rick, the oke's been lank bleak. (Afrikaans – “Hook”) To pester, irritate. Used in a fascinating variety of contexts all over the country. Any Afrikaans speaking district, usually rural. To duck under a broken wave by pushing the front of your surfboard under the water, then levering the back of the board with your knee or foot as the wave passes overhead. Skay Bits of marijuana sucked through the gerrick into one's mouth. Many stay in the city these days. (This thing?) Sukkel ('Sukul') Someone with plenty of space between the ears for the brain to rattle around in. It is home to the executive branch of the South African government, including the President of the Cabinet. (Don't aggravate me, or talk irritating nonsense to me). It's common among politically correct (PC) people. Pavement (Dope) Also used to refer to mildly leftwing goofball students in the Apartheid era. (That guy's breath stinks mate. The desired result is to pop out the back perfectly, and then smirk when you realise the guy next to you has been washed 15 metres back. Students and drunk people usually do it. If someone says "now now", you're making progress. (Kiff, lekker, nice) "How was the surf? (School is too much like hard work. The Platteland is where people milk cows and grow mielies (corn). BEACH BREAK A surf spot where waves break on sand. Doormat 1. Stukkie ", Numb The SACPCMP prescribes the registration of Construction Health and Safety Officers as a specified category in terms of section 18(1) (c) of the Act No. 2. It will make you "lekker goofed". In fact, all slashing, cutting, ripping motions can be applied to a surfer who is "going off" in "cooking waves". Do you follow? Koppe ('Korper') Skollies from Springs in the 70s or 80s would tune "Kwaai my broer", which is the same as saying "Kiff". Takkies You can't blame the mistake. Rather it's pronounced like "mun" If you use this form of greeting, bru, you are la-a-a-ank cool. Smaak Someone who surfs really well. A common term on the Cape Flats is to "Kap a button" or "Smoke a button". (Zulu - Gangster, crook, ruffian) "Skay Ray, that skebenga is checking out your skedonk." At the Crayfish Factory on a 12' day, you don’t really want to spend time there. "Are you tuning me kak China?" (Female genitalia) 'I had Mildred's moose for desert. (Something that’s nice.) (Common in the Eastern Cape.) (Name for a waveski rider) See goatboat and eggbeater. (Afrikaans expletive - Shit) This is used in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways, in exactly the same way as the word "shit". This is merely a more emphatic but long-winded version of "No, fine". (Afrikaans - Kick) Can also be used as in "My girlfriend skopped me out for surfing too much.". Using words form the immigrant communities in English for things of those communities - like "chouriço", does not not make it slang - again, it is a loanword. The air is beautifully clear and crisp in the wake of a southeaster. Kowie cotch - definition of cotch in A Dictionary of South African English. Fade It is often used to describe a temporary loss of brain cells. Let's kap a tjallie. ('Ay-tah') Used for emphasis. (I dropped my pants and exposed my rectal area.) Cherrie Also heard when someone pulls off a lank clever move. Seth Kotch, associate professor, conducts research in modern American history (specifically the social history of criminal justice). To be stoned or goofed. (Very stoned or drunk) "I am s-o-o-o-o worse!". (From Afrikaans - Wild, crazy, excellent) This is used two ways. ", Gaffed or "I had a classic time." Wasted If you heard Indians using these terms, well I would hope that they told you where they got it from. Naff ", Hang the brown bear in the porcelain cave In those days, you bought "lids" and "cans" not grams or bankies like you do today. "That spectacular wipeout at Super Tubes was a jol (rush).". Folks (Joint) "Let's make a number." Lammit Comes from the Zulu word ibhabhalazi. "His comments about being super hot are a bit dodge". I don't believe that the concept of a "kugel" is completely or especially defined by these two considerations. You can shout "Eina!" 48 of 2000. Now it's used as an all-encompassing South African adjective to boost the size of things, whether objects, emotions, or whatever. ", "I dig her lank." to pinch) Shit off, bite the bullet. "If you hit my dog again, I will give you carrots." (SE trade wind) This strong trade wind blows from the southeast in summer, and flattens Cape Town. (Paddle skier, waveskier) See also windmill, goatboat, boatie. It is where the waves break. (Afrikaans – clumsy) Lethargic. (Absolute, excellent, superlative) You don't get much better surf than when it's "insane". to pump) Bonk, have sex. (Good surf) Nothing to do with preparing food. ", Larny Best when the bread is fresh. They also jerk around at high speed, emitting strangled sounds, while techno or heavy metal music pounds in their ears. Blou balle (Tease, joke, make fun of, flirt with) Charf also means "spadework", or the attempt to "score" with a member of the opposite sex. I am not sleeping with you!". When a man’s team members are impressed, you will hear “What a boykie!”. When the surf is cooking, it’s "going off its face", "firing", "pumping", "cranking", "going off its pip", "kraaking", "sick", "rad", "perfect", "going ballistic", etc. "That wave at Supers was awesome, man!". South Africa shares a border with six countries. A famous dagga growing area and birthplace of our former president, Nelson Mandela, known as Madiba. It is the staple diet of many South Africans. The diminutive version is bokkie, referring to a girlfriend or girl. ), Hose Malpit In the eyes "connection – a friend, mate, chommie" - This has been used in the USA long before South Africa (Probably many other places as well) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 196.14.35.4 (talk) 15:10, 9 April 2015 (UTC), Last time I looked, a kangaroo's pouch is on the front. "Don’t be dof, you stupid doos." Sjoe ('Shoe') Because it blows for up to a week or more at a time, often at gale-force strength, the wind blows all the pollution away. ", Hundreds Brasse ('Brah-ser') (Parents) "My folks won't let me go to the jorl. eg. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 196.211.3.242 (talk) 18:27, 27 February 2007 (UTC). (Brandy and Coke) Named after Klipdrift, a popular, cheap brandy. It has sharp teeth and is long and narrow like a barracuda. Voetsek It can also be used as a noun. Similarly, if you need a bullseye on the dart board to win, and you hurl the dart at the board without aiming, and it hits the bullseye, then it's a fluke. (Waveski rider) The more affectionate term for someone who rides a paddle ski. "Tune me the ages" (Tell me the time). Slightly used word that refers to the police. ", Classic Sis ('Sus') (Talk, communicate with) It's the correct way to pronounce tune! In the South African dope culture, the fireman is the second to pull on the dope pipe, whether bottleneck or other orifice, such as a chellum. Stroppy Five bob was five shillings. Dried, salted snoek can be eaten as is, or served in a stew called "smoor-vis". (To arrive) The more old fashioned way of saying "pull in". The South African flag is bright, bold and certainly stands out. Afrikaans has a lot of words that basically mean the same thing for animals and humans. Springbok. Sarmie The Kei is known by surfers for its dagga, great camping spots, excellent point breaks and sharks. Crush it (Youngster) "That lightey is a pretty good surfer, for a grommet." Bomb "Naught bru! Span (Good, higher quality) Another synonym for "lekker" as if that word didn't have enough uses. (Parents, your folks, old people) From Afrikaans. Loskop For the 2020/2021 financial year we have distributed 7,215 tons of food, amounting to 29 million meals, to vulnerable communities across the country. (To vomit, puke, bark the dog, technicoloured yawn). It's from the Afrikaans word for brother (broer), which is pronounced 'broo' with a roll of the rrr at the end. Pretty much outdated. Shacked The puzzles in 4 Pics 1 Word are randomized, meaning you won't get them in quite the same order that we have. A rhythmic, stomping movement that elevated protest to something bewitching, the toyi-toyi united millions of black South Africans in the battle against apartheid. (Broken surf) Waves that have long broken and are washing sedately along the shoreline. (Afrikaans - Stingy) This is not a fish, but a noun or verb referring to extreme stinginess. Axed (Marijuana) South Africa is a rich in marijuana. Like Paddy in Ireland, Van der Merwe is the butt of South African jokes. A cheeky child is stroppy. "That session was lej, broer! "Ag, no man" (sign of irritation). "Voetsek! "AAP – Girl/ Girlfriend" - This is completely incorrect. They say it's borrowed from the Sepultura album title. His full name is Nelson Rolihlahla (Roli-shla-shla) Mandela. 6:30 AM (6:30) South Africa Time =. Fail, flunk (Afrikaans) - "I dopped 2 standards at school". “step”) Walk. The rave is similar to a Rage, but tends to be a little less intense. Booger (My friend showed me your website and I had a good laugh at all the crap you're going on about. He is cool because he wears funky shades (fashion). It is now spelt bru by most SA surfers. Not to be confused with the furry creature with buck teeth, although youngsters who surf, many of them beginners, look similar and are viewed in the same way, if not worse. (Friend, buddy) "Jimmy's my big connection bru. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Igitur za (talk • contribs) 18:50, 27 February 2007 (UTC). Nick Kotch, a media consultant, journalism trainer and correspondent based in South Africa has joined the panel of judges for the 2008 Citadel Words on Money Journalism Award which recognises excellence in reporting on investment and personal finance issues. (Afrikaans - Drunk). (Radical, extreme, over the top) "That footage of the oke frying on the electric chair was hectic bru. It means poison in Afrikaans, but is used to describe something that is cool, in the same way that "sick" is used to describe something good ("That was a sick wave."). The "bungies" were ideologically opposed to the "rugger buggers", macho beer-swilling beefcakes. Boere (Afrikaans – lit. This often precedes a brawl or a "barnie". In Durban, you score your dagga in kaartjies. This word is also used to describe car tires. "You doffie." Choose carefully whom you call a skollie. "Supers is pumping bru! "I got such a rush riding that 15’ barrel at the Crayfish Factory. Pap is versatile. ", Schnaai ('Sh-nigh') Good. Apparently, it is from the Old Dutch phrase meaning Spanish Melon. Kaartjies (Are you looking at me funny, brah?) Another classic way to say this is "She got off with him last night. (Afrikaans: "Loose Head") Absent minded, forgetful . "I dipped him at the bar after he told me he slept with my girfriend.". But be warned, don’t mention sheep. (Afrikaans – “I say”) “I tell you”. This is an Eastern Cape term. Bodyboarder That hot surfer rips, tears, carves and, of course, lacerates. From Aggro-Aussie, when Aussie surfers were the most aggressive. This is then wedged in the bottom of the bottleneck so the dagga doesn’t fall out when you bust it or take a hit. (Got me interested) My china dialled me into your website and I had a lekker lag at all the kak you are tuning. It is a sought after wind that often blows on the cusp of winter. South Africa definition: 1. a country in Southern Africa 2. a country in Southern Africa. Skinner Jay Bay (Afrikaans - Fed up) Literally, "Hole full" (filled to the brim). Kêffie, Kuif ('Kayph') (I swore at Harry and he swore back). (Afrikaans exclamation) Gee whizz! This is also an affirmation. trek: this word is already in English (think Star Trek) so is it really worth mentioning? On the Rooibaard, the sticky heads have red hairs on them. A street-wise operator who deals in petty crime. Pomp ('Pormp') Bust Skyfie ('Skay-fee') Bakkie (Like “lucky”) (Yuck, man, you just vomited on my wetsuit). (Afrikaans - small town) Don’t be confused when someone says, "Let’s go for a dop in that dorp. (Mandrax pill) A very nasty pill from the East that people crush into powder to mix with their tobacco and marijuana in their bottleneck pipes. You scaled (stole) Jay's Britney Spears poster.". We had such a cool time at Jay Bay (enjoyment). Bobotie "N.A.A.F.I. (Fast) That car was really shifting bru. (Afrikaans - A fright, frighteningly ugly) After being held down for 30 seconds in the kelp at Crayfish Factory, you might get a bit of a "skrik". To prepare the dope before you smoke it. or "pardon?". A small amount of dope, usually wrapped in brown school book wrapping paper. In other words, the surf is big, clean, has excellent shape and there are plenty of waves in a set. User:Sargon of Z 06:32, 19 August 2019 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:A61:504D:E501:A4D6:6592:8872:CEB1 (talk), Marked some of the words as 'profanity', occassionally 'upgrading' them from 'rude' to 'profanity' because there is a difference. A spurt of adrenal thrill. An earthy marijuana species grown in Malawi. Aikona (Aikõna) That joke refers to another southern continent. South Africa - South Africa - The Iron Age: Because the first farmers had knowledge of ironworking, their archaeological sites are characterized as Iron Age (c. 200 ce). The same as "My God!" The springbok is South Africa’s most well known antelope. Pronounced "snoop" (as in "look") in the same way as snoek. It may sound illogical but makes complete sense in South Africa! Rock Up (Place of work) "Where do you graft?" See bottleneck. Dodgy, dodge See doormat, sponge, gutslider, speedbump. You’ll often hear South Africans mention that they will do something ‘just now’. Marc.viljoen (talk) 11:09, 17 January 2009 (UTC), Deleted -- *bot - boring or lame. We all do it... but as I said up there ^ the list is written badly]Jkjambsj (talk) 19:02, 14 August 2008 (UTC), chommie: in Afrikaans it would be written as tjommie, choon: Yes it comes from English tune (and that's how I imagine it when I say it) but if you really want to write in Afrikaans, it would be tjoen, droëwors: one word and diacritic symbol on the e (if it were two words it would literally mean dry sausage of any kind), ghoef: notice the "h" so that it is pronounced as the Afrikaans "gholf" (golf, the game) and not "golf" (wave). (Afrikaans - Ouch) Widely used. The waves come in, rebound off the wall and travel sideways into the oncoming swell. Throw with ), Klap ('Klup') (A quest to complete a task) When you’re determined to complete a task, you are "on a mission". See Afrikaans "skollie" meaning "smeerlap, straatboef" found in South Dutch as "schoelje" "arme drommel" (which is still used today in Dutch, found it in my Kramer meaning "fripouille" in French, so "scoundrel") maybe from French "escouillon" (see English scullion -- cook's boy -- also from French ). I offer my apologies to anyone who has read this article and I urge the contributing editors to edit what they have written, to make it more friendly and less crude. Literally translated it means "He did me with a stone throw". (Woman) "Check that cherrie China." It is a spicy sausage made from hundreds of secret recipes all over the Platteland and beyond. If you get shacked off your pip, you get barrelled off your nut. "My china and me went for a trap to choon about the kiff words we found on this website." Don't try and steal my wave or I will beat you with a pole.). (Chilling out, parking off, relax) "Let's lammit at my spot." Button Carrots Slightly outdated township name for yellow police vehicles. (I tell you what mate, she is really into me! Neither does it refer to the fish used as bait. It is a natural by-product from brewer's yeast. Duckdive You don’t really want to smoke them if you can help it, but if you have to ... Skollie ('Skaw-llie') (Afrikaans - Nice, pleasant, stoned, fun, lovely, good, pretty) It is used by all language groups to express approval, often to cover up a limited vocab. Bunny Chow Also skate, skebenga and skelm. In South Africa, the city is referred to as 'Tshwane' as the municipality changed its name in 2007. It "makes on". Larvae under the skin may move on occasion. In America, a biscuit is a scone with no sugar. Instead of saying 'Coming down the stairs, I slipped and fell on my bottom', it's more descriptive to say 'Coming down the stairs, I saw my ring.' "Oke, quit charfing my sister, I'm getting hacked off now and I'm gonna moer you. Renowned for a tangy, peppery taste, and a light green colour, this variety will knock your socks off. 1. A person who is "scaly" is a scumbag or sleazy type. "Don't be a poepol". (I want to bonk you. I do not feel that the two terms are identical or equivalent, and I did not say that they were. The word "no" is often taken to mean "yes". ", Come short "Good surf bru. (From Afrikaans “Tjoekie” - Jail) I was chucked in the chookie for chooning that chick who turned out to be a cop. "I was vrot last night". Munger Slanguage in South Africa When interns land in South Africa, they may think they’ve landed in a country where English is spoken. (Can I have a hit, drag, toke on that pipe mate). Tjommie (“chômmy”) (Splif) South African variation of a joint. Arvie Isit? The name is self explanatory. At Jeffreys Bay, this has lead to many a fistfight on the beach. Skitsels (Afrikaans - Bush) But also crazy or loopie or having a bush frenzy, named after South African soldiers who were psychologically damaged in the Angolan war. Please do not take this list seriously. (Afrikaans – slice) A piece of something, such as fruit. The best are in Cape Town, cultural home of the Malay community. You know, with thick sandstone walls and a verandah around them where the floor is polished red with Cobra floor polish. for it is such a commonly used word. Slash You drink a Castle beer, or maybe a spook and diesel. Worse Trouble is, his enemy is getting the best waves of his life. (Afrikaans) Bugger off, fuck off, go away!) Robot (Cousin, mate, friend) This is Durban slang, and another way of saying "bru". "It was going off. "That ou has a serious lung hone bru." (Wow brah, you have a lot of money to buy fancy clothes hey?). (Taking a drag) "Can I have a pull on that pipe bru." "Me and my bokkie went with the bergies in the bakkie to score a bankie." Not to be confused with it’s poor Australian cousin,Marmite is a salty yeast and vegetable extract resembling crude oil, or burnt engine oil mixed with treacle. "I had such a rave with that girl I met on the beach.". (Wow brah, you have a lot of money to buy fancy clothes hey? Stokerfade —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.147.152.163 (talk) 04:22, 2 March 2008 (UTC). It just means that it goes well, the boards never come off and the rust hasn’t worn the floor away yet), Closeout (Gee, I'm tired bro) might get this reply, "Ja, I am as well.". Image: instagram.com, @arrivealive.co.za In other words, being able to remember what you did the night before. Derived perhaps from the English way of saying "Is it really?" Skop ), Tune ('Choon') Kooks can be all ages. (Good surf) See also, cooking, firing, going off, going ballistic, smoking. "I stooted Elmarie in the barn. The basic ingredient is salt, and often pepper corns. Check Poaching is a problem, but the bounty of the sea seems to continue providing. Also used to describe a thoroughly nasty, unlikeable person; someone who has "pulled an action", or ripped someone off perhaps. Bane New groups of people arriving in South Africa at that time had strong connections to East Africa. Carving The orifice through which dagga (dope) is smoked. A "koppie" is a small hill. Used extensively during the days of National Service.". (Let's buy some cocaine) Onomatopoeic word that emulates the sucking sound as the powder slurps up the nostril. "So you're a surfer, hey?" (Excessive vomiting) "After dopping (drinking) three bottles of Tassies (cheap wine brand), Tommie chundered all over my cabbie (car). This question, often in exasperation or irritation, refers to the mental stability of the subject, who has probably done something stupid, idiotic or irritating. Also called the pit. (Are you mad?!) Vry has nothing to do with vryf. (Alcoholic hobo who hangs out on the streets of Cape Town) The word Bergie comes from the Afrikaans “Berg” (Mountain) of Table Mountain, where they used to live. (More genteel description of someone who engages in anal sex), Full on It is usually eaten with the fingers, not a knife and fork. You also say "I was just charfing you." In Afrikaans, the word "doening" doesn't exist. (Stupid or mean act) If you pull an action, you do something stupid or mean. (For example: "Rico het 'n bompie vasgedruk gisteraand."). His book, Lethal State, was published by UNC Press in February 2019. (Dik, big, strong) "That prop forward is a staunch ou." If someone has "Fat takkies" they have a souped up car with wide-brim tyres. "He was on a plak when he dived off the roof." Kussed, kished When your bladder is full, and you can't go to the toilet, you "knyp". (Image: Brand South Africa) South African English has a flavour all its own, borrowing freely from Afrikaans, which is similar to Dutch and Flemish, as … The name awarded one of South Africa’s choice grade cannabis vintages. Apartheid (Afrikaans: “apartness”) is the name of the policy that governed relations between the white minority and the nonwhite majority of South Africa during the 20th century. ", Surfari "What do you skeem?" Jeet Spleef Alternative Titles: Republic of South Africa, Union of South Africa South Africa , the southernmost country on the African continent, renowned for its varied topography , great natural beauty, and cultural diversity , all of which have made the country a favoured destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid (Afrikaans: “apartness,” or racial separation) in 1994. (Brother, friend, mate, china, buddy) This is another famous, popular South African word. (Stoned) "Busting that neck made me so on." (This doesn’t mean my car is a Model T Ford. See Crush it for a detailed explanation. Broken, ruined, finished, wrecked, to the extreme. "That wave closed out. Drop in ", you are NOT saying "She was charfing only him", or "Only she was charfing him." A joint commonly rolled out of a piece of newspaper and stuck together with saliva. ", Gerbe / rhebe ('G*air-b-ear') (Go to the toilet to defecate), Hap ('Hup') This elegant mammal is a vegetarian which grow up to 75 cm in height. The Doobie Brothers named their band after the word "Doobie", a word for dope that originated in California in the 60s, maybe before. Rooibos Zonked Derogatory, but vaguely descriptive, term for a bodyboarder, who dislike "boogie boarder" more, for some reason. Lank younger surfers use this old mariner's greeting. (I am going to hit that c**t), Blind Now you can break it off to the admiring looks of your fellow "rookers" (smokers). You are actually saying "She was charfing him vigorously.". This word has a number of different meanings. Also ahoy, aweh, yooit, hoesit, yo. (Watch out Ray, that crook is sizing up your car. Nat 10:59, 18 August 2007 (UTC). Plak (“pluck”) This created a generation of winos, of which the Bergie may well be a sad consequence, in part. (Expression of surprise) Originates from the Afrikaans "Liewe Jesus ('J-ee-suss')." Hone Why was the pre-existing explanation for the derivation of "kugel" ("from the Yiddish for a plain pudding garnished as a delicacy") removed? The backstop prevents the marijuana from burning down to the gerrick (rolled up paper bent into circle to prevent the dope from falling out), Baff Dorp ('Dorrrp') ", For coloured people in the Cape, it means "Friend". Joints were also called numbers (as in "one is the loneliest number you will ever do" by Three Dog Night in 1969). You do this by "pulling in" and "getting slotted". Afrikaans has a lot of words that basically mean the same time of snot stuck to one face... 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