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bakgat
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(South African) great, excellent, or very good
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most bakgat
Comparative
more bakgat
gradable
What does "bakgat" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "bakgat" means great, excellent, or very good, and is used to express strong approval or satisfaction. It is common in informal South African English, especially in everyday conversation where people praise something impressive, well done, or enjoyable. The term comes from Afrikaans "bakgat," which originally referred to a "well-formed" or "well-proportioned" body, and later shifted in slang usage to mean something or someone outstanding or of high quality.
Examples
The party was absolutely bakgat!



























