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Stukkie
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(South African) a girlfriend or female romantic partner
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
stukkies
What does "stukkie" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "stukkie" means a girlfriend or female romantic partner, and is used in informal speech, often in casual or flirtatious contexts. It is common in South African English influenced by Afrikaans, especially among younger speakers. The term comes from Afrikaans "stukkie," meaning "little piece," which developed into slang referring to a "piece" of romantic interest, similar to how "a piece" is used in some English slang.
Examples
He took his stukkie out for dinner.
