My cherry

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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A slang term for "my girl" or girlfriend. "Cherry" is township slang for a pretty girl or one's female love interest. It's an affectionate (if somewhat old-school) way to refer to a girlfriend or a girl one is dating.

"See that girl over there? That's my cherry. We've been together since high school and I'm planning to propose to her this year."

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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