(South Africa, affectionate) An older brother or a male friend.
(South Africa, affectionate) An older brother or a male friend.
A boy who is an ouboet would not shirk responsibility, but being the younger, the baby
Ouboet means: An older brother or a male friend.. 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.
ouboet means: An older brother or a male friend.. 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.
Ouboet means: An older brother or a male friend.. 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, informal) A brother; often prefixed informally to a man’s first name.
South African and Zimbabwean informal term meaning brother or, more broadly, any friendly male of the same social group — a mate or fellow. Borrowed from Afrikaans, the word is widely used across South Africa's racial and linguistic communities in casual speech. It carries a warm, familiar tone.
(South Africa, informal) A familiar form of address: pal, mate.
(South Africa)(Zimbabwe) brother.
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(South Africa)(Zimbabwe) man, fellow.