cherps

cherps
South African Slang
Origin: Original South African English coinages
"Watch out!", as in "Chips chips everyone, here comes the teacher!" (distinct from the food or snack). Also often used when something gets thrown. Compare "heads up!".

English dialects glossary. 2013.

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