Bergie definition 1
A homeless person, particularly one in Cape Town (from *berg*, mountain, referring to those living on the slopes of Table Mountain).
Bergie definition 2
Originally referred to homeless people living on Table Mountain slopes. Now a slang term for a vagrant or homeless person, especially in Cape Town.
"That bergie has his own lingo."
Bergie definition 3
Originally referred to homeless people living on the slopes of Table Mountain. Now a slang term for a vagrant or homeless person
"The bergies sleep under the bridge. (The homeless people sleep under the bridge.)"
Bergie definition 4
Homeless person living on the streets, originally around Table Mountain.
"That bergie sells bracelets at the traffic lights."
Bergie definition 5
Omunhu gumwe a hala mo street (Street person / homeless person)
"The bergie asked me for some change. (The homeless person asked me for some change.)"
Bergie definition 6
Bergbewoner, bedelaar (Mountain dweller, beggar)
"Bergie asking for change (Homeless person asking for money)"
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- July 2025
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