What does Phuthi mean?

Phuthi (Duiker) For example: "Re bone phuthi (We saw a duiker)"

Where does the slang word Phuthi come from?

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

Phuthi

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Phuthi (Duiker)

"Re bone phuthi (We saw a duiker)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Phuthu 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Papa e omeletseng / Crumbly pap (Dry porridge / Crumbly pap)

"Phuthu le nama ke breakfast! (Crumbly pap and meat is breakfast!)"

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Krummelpap (Crumbly porridge)

"Phutu and vleis is the best (Crumbly porridge and meat is the best)"

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Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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