South African Expressions

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     From JUNGLE: TRAVELLERS GUIDE TO SOUTHERN AFRICA, vol. 9, July-September
1999, pg. 102, col. 2:

_SOUTH AFRICAN_
_EXPRESSIONS_

.."Howzit"...
>Hi, hello.

.."Totally Hectic"...
>Crazy, Intense, Busy

.."Hey my Broouu"...
>Friend

.."Come around for a Braai"...
>BBQ, Barbie

.."Hey man, what are you up to man?"...
>This is simply a bad habit.

.."Excuse me can I just say something...bla bla bla bla"...
>A line South Africa's (sic) feel they need to say before what ever it is
they need to say!

.."Jaasus"...
>A frustrative expression, Jesus Christ, Bloody hell etc.

.."Lukker"...
>Unreal, wicked, had a great time!

.."Siff"...
>Shit, disgusting, get away.