What does Generator envy mean?

Backup power jealousy | Rugsteun krag jaloesie For example: "Serious generator envy during stage 6"

Where does the slang word Generator envy come from?

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

Generator envy

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Generator envy definition 1

Backup power jealousy | Rugsteun krag jaloesie

"Serious generator envy during stage 6"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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