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South African
Gogga
Used when referring to insects or small creatures in conversation.
Literal Meaning
Gogga → Insect or bug in Afrikaans.
Actual Meaning
Creepy-crawly
Examples in Context

There's a giant gogga outside, can you help me get rid of it?

When the kids saw the gogga in the garden, they all screamed.

I found a gogga crawling on the wall and it gave me the chills!

Helpful Tips
  • 1When used humorously or in a teasing manner, 'gogga' can lighten the mood around an otherwise disturbing insect sighting.
  • 2The term 'gogga' can describe both small insects and larger creepy-crawlies, so context is important to determine the size being referred to.
  • 3In South Africa, describing something as a 'gogga' may also convey a sense of dislike or fear, especially from children.
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