skollie
(slang, South Africa) A hoodlum, a petty criminal.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(slang, South Africa) A hoodlum, a petty criminal.
‘You check my records, okay? You'll see. Always, every week, some bergie or skollies causing trouble for me. What are my customers supposed to do?’
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