"boitjie" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: boitjies [plural]
Etymology: From Afrikaans, from English boy. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|-}} Afrikaans, {{der|en|en|boy}} English boy Head templates: {{en-noun}} boitjie (plural boitjies)
  1. (South Africa, slang) A sporty young man; a jock. Tags: South-Africa, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: boykie

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