What does Clips mean?

Township slang for money, often large sums. Clips specifically can mean R100 notes; 1 clip = R100. For example, "5 clips" would be R500. For example: "He paid three clips for those sneakers. (English, meaning "He paid R300 for those sneakers.")"

Where does the slang word Clips come from?

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

Clips

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Clips definition 1

Township slang for money, often large sums. Clips specifically can mean R100 notes; 1 clip = R100. For example, "5 clips" would be R500.

"He paid three clips for those sneakers. (English, meaning "He paid R300 for those sneakers.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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