"pantsula" meaning in All languages combined

See pantsula on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pantsulas [plural]
Etymology: From pants (“trousers”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} pantsula (plural pantsulas)
  1. (South Africa) A member of a South African urban subculture of the 20th century, characterised by expensive clothing and aggressive behaviour. Tags: South-Africa
    Sense id: en-pantsula-en-noun-HBSoJA2u Categories (other): South African English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 75 25 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 82 18
  2. (South Africa) A syncopated, quick-stepping, low-to-the-ground form of dance associated with this subculture. Tags: South-Africa
    Sense id: en-pantsula-en-noun-jRlQSUYM Categories (other): South African English
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: mshoza

Inflected forms

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        [
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