What does Skollie taal (Gangster language) mean?

Cape Flats dialect | Kaapse Vlakte dialek For example: "Don't understand that skollie taal (Don't understand that gangster language)"

Where does the slang word Skollie taal (Gangster language) come from?

Skollie taal (Gangster language) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Skollie taal (Gangster language)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Skollie taal (Gangster language) definition 1

Cape Flats dialect | Kaapse Vlakte dialek

"Don't understand that skollie taal (Don't understand that gangster language)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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