English dialects glossary. 2013.
skollie — noun (South African) A gangster; or hoodlum. In the context in which it was used, however, it meant someone who was committed to improving the lives of ordinary people, based on his own experiences of oppression and suffering. It meant someone… … Wiktionary
List of South African slang words — South African slang reflects many different linguistic traditions. Afrikanerisms This list of Afrikanerisms comprises slang words and phrases influenced by Afrikaans. Typical users include people with Afrikaans as their first language but who… … Wikipedia
Blondie Chaplin — Blondie Chaplin, Woodstock Reunion, 1979 Blondie Chaplin (* 7. Juli 1951 in Durban, Südafrika als Terence William Chaplin) ist ein südafrikanischer Gitarrist und Sänger, der zwischen 1972 und 1973 ein Bandmitglied der Beach Boys war. Inha … Deutsch Wikipedia
tsotsi — noun /ˈtsɒtsi/ A hoodlum or street thug, especially one from the townships; a township skollie. Gangsters – known as tsotsis – carrying flick knives or switchblades were plentiful and prominent [...] … Wiktionary
skol|ly — «SKOL ee», noun, plural lies. (in South Africa) a young native rascal or hoodlum: »There has always been an element of skolly crime in te Peninsula (Cape Argus). ╂[< Afrikaans skollie] … Useful english dictionary
