What does Cool drink mean?

Cool drink (Soft drink) For example: "Ke batla cool drink (I want a soft drink)"

Where does the slang word Cool drink come from?

Cool drink is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Cool drink

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Cool drink (Soft drink)

"Ke batla cool drink (I want a soft drink)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Cool drink 🇿🇦 South Africa

In South African slang, asking for a "cool drink" is euphemistic for asking for a small bribe or tip, especially by traffic officers ("lunch money" concept). It's an indirect way to request compensati…

"The cop stopped me, then hinted he wants a cool drink to let me go. (English, meaning "The cop stopped me, then subtly a…"

Cool drink 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Seno se pholileng / Soft drink (Cold drink / Soda)

"Reka cool drink! (Buy a soft drink!)"

🇧🇼 About Botswana Slang

Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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🌍 "Cool drink" Across Africa

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

Cool drink 🇿🇦 South Africa

In South African slang, asking for a "cool drink" is euphemistic for asking for a small bribe or tip, especially by traffic officers ("lunch money" co…

Cool drink 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Seno se pholileng / Soft drink (Cold drink / Soda)