What does Tjops mean?

Pronounced 'chops,' it refers to meat chops or can affectionately mean friends/guys For example: "Good morning, my tjops (Good morning, my friends)"

Where does the slang word Tjops come from?

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

Tjops

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Pronounced 'chops,' it refers to meat chops or can affectionately mean friends/guys

"Good morning, my tjops (Good morning, my friends)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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