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dankie
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(South African) used to say thank someone
Slang
What does "dankie" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "dankie" means "thank you" and is used in informal speech to express gratitude. It is widely used in everyday South African English, especially in casual conversation across Afrikaans and English-speaking communities. The term comes directly from Afrikaans "dankie," a shortened form of "dankie wel" (thank you very much), which itself is derived from the Dutch root "dank," meaning thanks.
Examples
Dankie for helping me with the groceries.
