What does Throwing bones mean?

Gooi bene (Divination method) For example: "Throwing bones ceremony (Divination ceremony)"

Where does the slang word Throwing bones come from?

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

Throwing bones

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gooi bene (Divination method)

"Throwing bones ceremony (Divination ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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