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EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon
Danny B Started conversation Jul 20, 2005
A4351402 is pending, and the author, who has been away for a while, has just told me that a couple of extra words were added after it was picked from PR. So, could you stick the following in please:
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[Between Bra and Caapie]
Bunny-chow
Originating in Kwa-zulu Natal (KZN), a bunny-chow is a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with minced beef. You may be offered a bunny-chow at a braai and can readily accept if you have a healthy appetite. However, never order a bunny-chow from a restaurant in KZN unless you're a chilli lover and like the sensation of your taste buds escaping through your ears and nose.
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[Between Pap and Pull In]
Poitjie
Pronounced 'poi-kie'. This is a large cast-iron cauldron with three legs into which is thrown whatever is in the fridge or pantry - with considerable discussion and debate over the appropriate order of the layers - and left on a fire for a few hours resulting in a meal for a small army. Poitjie-art, like braaing is an acceptable past-time for a South African male, unlike traditional cooking or baking, which will take quite a few more years to catch on across the majority of the male population (from all cultural backgrounds). Be very wary of poitjies from unknown sources!
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EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon
Danny B Posted Jul 24, 2005
*sigh*
Apparently, 'poitjie' is the correct spelling, so please disregard Post #2.
Tune in next week, for the next thrilling instalment...
EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon
Natalie Posted Jul 25, 2005
I really should pay attention to the whole of these correction threads before I start!
Thanks for those Danny - all changed now!
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