(South Africa, slang, derogatory) A gangster or thug.
(South Africa, slang, derogatory) A gangster or thug.
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South African English slang for friend or buddy — a warm, casual term of address used particularly in Cape Malay and broader Cape Coloured communities. It's the kind of word that signals in-group familiarity and ease; calling someone your gabba is like saying they're your guy, your mate. It shows up in everyday street conversations and Cape Town slang culture. Not to be confused with gabba the electronic music genre (a hardcore techno style), or the Australian slang 'gabba' for the Brisbane Cricket Ground.