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kerel

/ ˈkerəl /

noun

  1. a chap or fellow
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kerel1

C19: Afrikaans
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Example Sentences

“Ja, kerel,” replied the Dutchman, with a complacent grin, as he fished out his tobacco-pouch.

As the others followed in small groups Oom Schulpad heard one young Boer say to another— “Got, kerel, maar Koos hat die ou’ Boschmann lekker geskop.”

That is why I said Jakhals is a slim kerel.

Truly Jakhals was a slim kerel!

Arré! but Oom Jakhals was a slim kerel!

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