kerel

/ ˈkerəl /

noun

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Origin of kerel¹

C19: Afrikaans

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“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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