What does Scales mean?

Fish and chips (Slang for fish and chips) For example: "I'm craving scales (I'm craving fish and chips)"

Where does the slang word Scales come from?

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

Scales

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Fish and chips (Slang for fish and chips)

"I'm craving scales (I'm craving fish and chips)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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