31 July 2026

Bakkie

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Bakkie

(noun, Afrikaans)


Pronounced: /BUK-kee/

Definition: A small plastic container with a lid, usually used for keeping or storing food. It can be purpose-made, like Tupperware, or repurposed, such as an empty margarine or ice cream tub.

Origin: From the Afrikaans word bak, meaning “bowl” or “container,” with the diminutive suffix -kie added to indicate smallness.

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