What does Makoti mean?

Nuwe bruid (New bride) For example: "She's a makoti now (She's a new bride now)"

Where does the slang word Makoti come from?

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

Makoti

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Makoti definition 1

Nuwe bruid (New bride)

"She's a makoti now (She's a new bride now)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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