What does Bakithi mean?

"Oh my people" – exclamation of surprise/emotion. For example: "Bakithi! Look at that queue."

Where does the slang word Bakithi come from?

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

What are other meanings of Bakithi?

Bakithi can also mean: “Oh my people” – exclamation of surprise/emotion.

Bakithi

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bakithi definition 1

"Oh my people" – exclamation of surprise/emotion.

"Bakithi! Look at that queue."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bakithi definition 2

“Oh my people” – exclamation of surprise/emotion.

"“Bakithi! Look at that queue.”"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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