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South Africa — Phrase #1

🔥#1 National Classic

Voetsek!

/futˈsɛk/

Literal: Fuck off! (originally "I said, away!")

Feels like: Originally a command for dogs, now an equal-opportunity dismissal used across many racial and cultural groups. Common across many communities in casual settings

CurrentAdult/Universal⚠️⚠️ Moderate

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