What does Dickies mean?

Werk klere merk (Work clothes brand) For example: "Dickies pants are durable (Work brand pants are durable)"

Where does the slang word Dickies come from?

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

Dickies

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Werk klere merk (Work clothes brand)

"Dickies pants are durable (Work brand pants are durable)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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