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Ag man!

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang
Added Jul 17, 2025 · 5 definitions
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Ag man! definition 1

"Ag" (pronounced like a guttural 'ach') is an Afrikaans exclamation meaning "oh" and "man" is added for emphasis. "Ag man" expresses resignation, annoyance, or sympathy, depending on tone and context.

"Ag man, I can't believe I missed the train again – what a morning!"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025
DEFINITION 2

Ag man! definition 2

An exclamation of frustration or resignation (similar to “Oh man!”).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025
DEFINITION 3

Ag man! definition 3

Oh man; expression of frustration, resignation, pity or irritation

"Ag man, I can't believe this happened / Ag man, don't worry about it"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025
DEFINITION 4

Ag man! definition 4

Expression ya frustration (Expression of frustration)

"Ag man, I forgot my wallet at home. (Oh man, I forgot my wallet at home.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025
DEFINITION 5

Ag man! definition 5

Uitdrukking van frustrasie (Expression of frustration)

"Ag man, ek het my sleutels vergeet! (Oh man, I forgot my keys!)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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🇿🇦 South Africa
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5 community definitions
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July 2025

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Ag man 🇳🇦 Namibia

Expression ya frustration (Expression of frustration)

"Ag man, I forgot my wallet at home. (Oh man, I forgot my wallet at home.)"
Ay man 🇱🇷 Liberia

Hey friend/Excuse me (Hey man)

"Ay man, come here! (Hey man, come here!)"

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Ag man 🇳🇦 Namibia

Expression ya frustration (Expression of frustration)

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