7 August 2026

Babbie

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Babbie

Pronounced: /BAH-bee/


MEANING

A term for a foreign shop owner, often someone who runs a spaza shop in the community.

Example:

“Gaan koop ‘n brood by die babbie.” (“Buy a bread at the spaza shop”.)
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