(South Africa) An older man, especially an uncle.
(South Africa) An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.).
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(South Africa) A grandmother.
The Afrikaans word for grandmother, used freely in South African English across all language communities. 'Ouma' is one of many Afrikaans family terms that have crossed into general South African English usage. It carries warmth and familiarity — a grandmother figure is typically an ouma regardless of the family's home language. Also used as an honorific for elderly women in the community, not just biological grandmothers.
(South Africa, affectionate) An older brother or a male friend.
(South Africa) A grandfather.
(South Africa, and, Namibia) guy; man.