?
ClearCommunicationAppDecode Communication
South African
Bakkie
Used when discussing vehicles, especially in rural or recreational contexts.
Literal Meaning
Pickup truck
Actual Meaning
South African term for a pickup truck
Examples in Context

Nice bakkie!

We need to fit all the camping gear into the bakkie for the trip.

Load it in the bakkie

Can you help me load these bricks into the bakkie?

He just bought a new bakkie and took me for a drive.

Helpful Tips
  • 1When someone mentions a 'bakkie', it often implies a sense of pride or excitement about the vehicle, especially if it's new or well-maintained.
  • 2The term originates from Afrikaans, so understanding a bit of South African culture can enhance your appreciation of the phrase.
  • 3From Afrikaans, very common in SA
  • 4In South Africa, bakkies are a popular vehicle choice for both work and leisure, so you might hear it often in conversations about transportation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
pickup truck
utility vehicle
flatbed truck
cargo truck
Related Phrases
Click to explore related phrases in our collection
Tank
Chin chin
Come with
Pariguayo
Party on
Slide into DMs
Bus
Mid
No worries, I didn't want to sleep anyway
Party
Vibing
Sounds like a plan
Squad goals
Que onda
Let me see what I can do
Chamaquito
Dude
No worries