What does Toppie (old man) mean?

Respectful term for an older man | Respekvolle term vir 'n ouer man For example: "That toppie knows all the old stories"

Where does the slang word Toppie (old man) come from?

Toppie (old man) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Toppie (old man)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Respectful term for an older man | Respekvolle term vir 'n ouer man

"That toppie knows all the old stories"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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