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  • noun South Africa, slang A youth; a young person, especially male.

Etymologies

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Afrikaans

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Examples

  • We have a new guest contributor on Ideate. co.za, someone whom I've known since I was a laaitie in school days, and worked with on and off for the past 9 years - as well as someone who I can vouch for as an all-round good oke … genuine!

    Ideate - Small Business in South Africa 2008

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