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Africa slang
Big deal; something important (Afrikaans slang, often sarcastic)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
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dik ding means Big deal; something important (Afrikaans slang, often sarcastic). It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"dik ding" means Big deal; something important (Afrikaans slang, often sarcastic). In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Moms friends son (someone who is perfect in every way, often used sarcastically)
Nonsense; nothing (literally "bell," used sarcastically).
Scrap or junk; also used sarcastically for something worthless or a paltry amount of money
My friend / sarcastic "mate".
Gift; present (can be used sarcastically for something bad/unwanted)
Being extremely broke ā painful, meme-worthy financial emptiness
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