Baie lank (Very long time) For example: "Haven't seen you in ages (Haven't seen you in a very long time)"

Where does the slang word Ages come from?

Ages is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Ages

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Baie lank (Very long time)

"Haven't seen you in ages (Haven't seen you in a very long time)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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