Lekker definition 1
Afrikaans word meaning 'tasty' or 'nice.' In slang usage it means great, cool, awesome.
"That braai was lekker, hey!"
Lekker definition 2
Nice / enjoyable / tasty.
"Lekker braai neh."
Lekker definition 3
Afrikaans word meaning 'tasty' or 'nice.' In slang usage it means great, cool, awesome. Almost anything enjoyable can be lekker
"That braai was lekker, hey! (That barbecue was great!)"
Lekker definition 4
Nice, tasty, or enjoyable.
"That was a lekker meal."
Lekker definition 5
Nice, good, great, or pleasing; can describe anything positive
"The food was lekker! / We had a lekker time at the beach"
Lekker definition 6
Dis baie goed of aangename (It's very good or pleasant)
"Daai party was lekker, boet! (That party was great, bro!)"
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- August 2025
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Lekker Share definition An originally Dutch or Afrikaans (South African) word. It used to be used only for food, as in tasty. But now in slang it also means sexy or hot. Often used to describe an attr…
"As in tasty: That pizza was pretty damn lekker. As in sexy/hot: Did you check ou that guy in the shoe store? He is so le…"
Classic slang for 'nice,' 'tasty,' or 'great.' Namibians of all backgrounds use lekker to describe anything enjoyable
"Ons het 'n lekker naweek by Swakop gehad. (We had a great weekend in Swakopmund.)"
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