"spaza" meaning in English

See spaza in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈspɑːzə/ Forms: spazas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spaza (plural spazas)
  1. (South Africa) An informal trading post or convenience store found in townships and remote areas. Tags: South-Africa

Inflected forms

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