Hou my dop definition 1
An Afrikaans phrase meaning "Hold my drink." It's the local version of "Hold my beer," joking that you're about to do something daring or stupid and need someone to hold your beverage. Said in bravado before attempting a crazy stunt.
"When Pieter saw the guys cliff-diving, he handed me his Coke and said, "Hou my dop – I'm next!" indicating he was about to try the jump and I should hold his drink."
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