What does Takkies mean?

Lieta / Shoes (Shoes) For example: "Takkies li ntšo! (The shoes are black!)"

Where does the slang word Takkies come from?

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

Takkies

🇱🇸 Lesotho Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Takkies definition 1

Lieta / Shoes (Shoes)

"Takkies li ntšo! (The shoes are black!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇸 Lesotho
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Takkies 🇿🇦 South Africa

Sneakers / running shoes.

"Wear takkies for the hike."

Takkie

South African slang for trainers or sneakers. Can be used in both singular (takkie) and plural (takkies) forms.

"Nice takkies dude"

🇱🇸 About Lesotho Slang

Lesotho slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

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🌍 "Takkies" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Takkies 🇿🇦 South Africa

Sneakers or athletic shoes.

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