Deliberately tacky yet cool in a uniquely South African way. For example: His outfit is proper zef style.

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Q: What are other meanings of Zef?

Zef can also mean: South African term that can be likened to 'Kitch' or 'common'.Zef style has strong 1980s influences and is stereotypically associated South African caucasians of low-middle social-economic status. However, it not nesessarily a derogatory term."It's like wearing high heels with a tracksuit. Being truly zef takes guts.""The ultimate South African style"

Added May 15, 2025

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Deliberately tacky yet cool in a uniquely South African way.

"His outfit is proper zef style."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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South African term that can be likened to 'Kitch' or 'common'.Zef style has strong 1980s influences and is stereotypically associated South African caucasians of low-middle social-economic status. However, it not nesessarily a derogatory term."It's like wearing high heels with a tracksuit. Being truly zef takes guts.""The ultimate South African style"

"Fila takkies and chappies bubble gum...thats zef...Fokken lekker"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · May 15, 2025

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