Robbies

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Robbies

Pronounced: /ROBEES/ (the O is pronounced similar to the “a” in “all”)


MEANING

A derogatory term for a man who lacks integrity or behaves in a shameful, dishonest manner. It describes someone viewed as a “low-life” because of his poor character, lack of manners, or unreliable nature.

Example:

“Daai robbies het my kind se bike gesteel.” (“That thief stole my child’s bicycle.”)

Uses of Robbies in the Media

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