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lekker

/ˈlɛkər/
Adjective

Definitions

1

Adjective

(South African English, informal) Pleasant, enjoyable, good, or nice. Often used to describe food or experiences as delicious, tasty, or great.
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2

Adverb

(South African English, informal) Nicely, enjoyably, or thoroughly.
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3

Interjection

(South African English, informal) An exclamation used to express delight, satisfaction, or approval.
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4

Adjective

(South African English, informal, ironic) Used ironically to imply the opposite of its positive meaning, often conveying disapproval or sarcasm.
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Noun

(South African English, informal) A sweet treat or candy. (Often used in the plural 'lekkers'.)
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Examples

  • "The warm sunshine and cool breeze made our beach picnic absolutely lekker."

    The warm sunshine and cool breeze made our beach picnic absolutely good/enjoyable.

  • "They had a lekker time dancing the night away at the lively South African club."

    They had a great time dancing the night away at the lively South African club.

  • "He played lekker, scoring two goals for the team."

    He played nicely/well, scoring two goals for the team.

  • "Lekker! You just wanted to do that, huh?"

    Great! You just wanted to do that, huh?

  • "That's a lekker type of person, always causing trouble."

    That's a 'great' type of person (sarcastic), always causing trouble.

  • "My grandmother always has a bowl of lekkers for us when we visit."

    My grandmother always has a bowl of sweets/candies for us when we visit.

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Etymology

From Afrikaans, and ultimately from Dutch 'lekker', meaning 'tasty' or 'delicious'. It is related to the Dutch verb 'likken' (to lick). The word has been attested in South African English since around 1900.

Cultural Notes

Lekker is a highly versatile and commonly used word in South African English, reflecting its Dutch and Afrikaans origins. It can describe a wide range of positive feelings, qualities, or experiences, from food to weather to a general sense of well-being. Its use is a distinctive feature of South African colloquial speech, and its meaning is heavily dependent on context, especially when used ironically.

Frequency:Common

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