What does Rooinek mean?

Derogatory Afrikaans term for an English-speaking white South African. For example: "The oke's a bit of a rooinek."

Where does the slang word Rooinek come from?

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

What are other meanings of Rooinek?

Rooinek can also mean: Literally “red neck,” an old slang for an Englishman (from sunburnt necks of British soldiers).; Literally 'red neck' in Afrikaans, a historical (now dated) derogatory term for English-speaking South Africans or Brits

Rooinek

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Rooinek definition 1

Derogatory Afrikaans term for an English-speaking white South African.

"The oke's a bit of a rooinek."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Rooinek definition 2

Literally “red neck,” an old slang for an Englishman (from sunburnt necks of British soldiers).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Rooinek definition 3

Literally 'red neck' in Afrikaans, a historical (now dated) derogatory term for English-speaking South Africans or Brits

"The old books mention conflicts between Boers and Rooineks."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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