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EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 1

Danny B

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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smiley - tasmiley - cheers


EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 2

Danny B

smiley - doh

In the previous post (three instances):

Poitjie --> Potjie

smiley - cheers


EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 3

Danny B

smiley - boing

smiley - cheers


EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 4

Danny B

*sigh*

Apparently, 'poitjie' is the correct spelling, so please disregard Post #2.

Tune in next week, for the next thrilling instalment... smiley - winkeye


EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 5

Natalie

smiley - laugh I really should pay attention to the whole of these correction threads before I start!

Thanks for those Danny - all changed now! smiley - cheers


EF: A4351402 - South African Jargon

Post 6

Danny B

smiley - tasmiley - cheers


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