Die poppe gaan dans

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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An Afrikaans idiom meaning "the dolls are going to dance" – implying that chaos or trouble will erupt soon. Used in English conversations to warn that if a situation isn't handled, all hell will break loose.

"If we don't resolve this peacefully, die poppe gaan dans at the meeting tonight, the union leader warned – predicting a big commotion."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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

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