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*** to not pass a test or an exam; to not be successful in completing a period of study at a school, university, etc.
(South African) a drink, especially alcoholic
What does "dop" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "dop" means a drink, especially an alcoholic one, and is most commonly used to refer to liquor such as brandy or beer in casual social settings. It is used in informal South African English and Afrikaans-influenced speech, particularly in everyday conversation about drinking or going out. The term has been used for a long time in South Africa, especially in working-class and rural contexts. It originates from Afrikaans, where "dop" literally means a "small cup" or "shell," and it developed into slang meaning a serving of alcohol, which later broadened to mean a drink in general.
(South African) an imprecise measure of alcohol, typically a small amount or a dash
