kerel
Britishnoun
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Origin of kerel
C19: Afrikaans
Example Sentences
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“Ja, kerel,” replied the Dutchman, with a complacent grin, as he fished out his tobacco-pouch.
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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.”
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That is why I said Jakhals is a slim kerel.
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Truly Jakhals was a slim kerel!
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Arré! but Oom Jakhals was a slim kerel!
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