What does Skhothane mean?

Flamboyant spender (variant spelling). For example: "Brands? He's a skhothane."

Where does the slang word Skhothane come from?

Skhothane 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 Skhothane?

Skhothane can also mean: Expensive fashion competitor (Fashion show-off)

Skhothane

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Skhothane definition 1

Flamboyant spender (variant spelling).

"Brands? He's a skhothane."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Skhothane definition 2

Expensive fashion competitor (Fashion show-off)

"These skhothanes burning money (These fashion competitors burning money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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