What does Skerrie mean?

Means scared or creepy. Namibian youth might say 'I'm skerrie' for 'I'm scared' For example: "Daai huis lyk skerrie, ek wil nie ingaan nie. (That house looks creepy, I don't want to go in.)"

Where does the slang word Skerrie come from?

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

Skerrie

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Means scared or creepy. Namibian youth might say 'I'm skerrie' for 'I'm scared'

"Daai huis lyk skerrie, ek wil nie ingaan nie. (That house looks creepy, I don't want to go in.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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