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Africa slang
Shit; rubbish; very bad (vulgar, from Afrikaans).
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
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kak means Shit; rubbish; very bad (vulgar, from Afrikaans). It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"kak" means Shit; rubbish; very bad (vulgar, from Afrikaans). In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Sensitive: offensive
A rude, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar).
Sister-f***er (extremely vulgar, highly offensive).
Idiot; foolish person (vulgar, derived from a sexual term)
Fed up; had enough (literally "ass full," vulgar, from Afrikaans)
Dog; used as a severe insult (implies low status or bad character)
Crazy bastard/guy (masculine form, "michin-nyeon" for female).
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