(South Africa) no; no way.
Aikona means: no; no way.. It is mainly South African English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
aikona means: no; no way.. Register: informal, South African English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Aikona means: no; no way.. It is mainly South African English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(South Africa) never; no way.
South African slang for 'never,' 'no way,' or an emphatic expression of disbelief or refusal — widely used in informal South African English as a direct borrowing from Afrikaans. It functions both as a flat refusal ('nooit, I'm not doing that') and as a surprised exclamation ('nooit, you're kidding me'). The word is deeply embedded in South African township slang, Cape Flats dialect, and general informal speech, crossing racial and linguistic communities. Its short, punchy sound gives it expressive force.
(South Africa) yes.
(South Africa, slang) A term of approval, equivalent to great or fantastic; cool; excellent.
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