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- noun South Africa A homeless person in the Cape Town. So called because they used to live in the mountains.
Etymologies
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Examples
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From the bergie heaving a trolley load of old metal to the nearest scrap dealer, to the tannie directing an antique from the back of a bakkie into her shop.
...seeking serenity 2010
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It's wild out there on the roads these days and, in the spirit of public service, it would be nice if everyone showed a spot of consideration for all road users - cyclist, motorist and wasted bergie alike.
News24 Top Stories 2010
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January 17, 2009 at 7: 57 pm hi bergie - we scored three good arsenal goals though and thats worth a watch don't you think.
WordPress.com News 2009
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Cola screened Mason that bergie is "excited" to play on a line with the beej and jaymac.
St. Louis Game Time 2009
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For any guys struggling with their times, try hill running with an old bergen/rucksack. fill a couple of hot water bottles Not kin hot though! lol) place them in the bergie.
Army Rumour Service 2009
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