Meaning of tsotsi | Babel Free

Definitions

A hoodlum or street thug, especially one from the townships; a township skollie.

South-Africa

Examples

“A gang of tsotsis – hooligans – attacked a group of older men, and when the owner tried to throw them out they ran amok in the place, smashing everything in their way.”

“Gangsters – known as tsotsis – carrying flick-knives or switchblades were plentiful and prominent [...].”

“Mandela, standing up for all the tsotsis out there, said: "Don't dismiss any youngsters who are not behaving according to your wishes."”

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