What does Askies mean?

Ngiyacolisa / Uxolo (I'm sorry / Excuse me) For example: "Askies bhuti, angikuqondile (Sorry bro, I didn't mean to)"

Where does the slang word Askies come from?

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

What are other meanings of Askies?

Askies can also mean: Uxolo (Sorry)

Askies

🇸🇿 Eswatini Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Askies definition 1

Ngiyacolisa / Uxolo (I'm sorry / Excuse me)

"Askies bhuti, angikuqondile (Sorry bro, I didn't mean to)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Askies definition 2

Uxolo (Sorry)

"Askies bhuti, angikubonanga (Sorry brother, I didn't see you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇿 Eswatini
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Askies 🇿🇦 South Africa

An Afrikaans-derived way to say "sorry" or "excuse me." It's a casual apology, often used after bumping into someone or making a small mistake. Similar to "oops, sorry" in tone.

"Askies, I didn't see your foot there! Are you okay? I didn't mean to bump into you, the café is just so crowded today."

Askies 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Tšoarelo / Ntšoarele (Sorry / Forgive me)

"Askies ka taba eo! (Sorry about that!)"

🇸🇿 About Eswatini Slang

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🌍 "Askies" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Askies 🇿🇦 South Africa

An Afrikaans-derived way to say "sorry" or "excuse me." It's a casual apology, often used after bumping into someone or making a small mistake. Simila…

Askies 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Tšoarelo / Ntšoarele (Sorry / Forgive me)