Gebied (Territory) For example: "Protecting their turf (Protecting their territory)"

Where does the slang word Turf come from?

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

Turf

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gebied (Territory)

"Protecting their turf (Protecting their territory)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Turf 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

South African slang, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, mixes Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho, and English into uniquely expressive township and street language.

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🌍 "Turf" Across Africa

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

Turf 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Territoire (Turf)

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