Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pantsula

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pantsu-la
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of a South African urban subculture of the 20th century, characterised by expensive clothing and aggressive behaviour.

noun

A syncopated, quick-stepping, low-to-the-ground form of dance associated with this subculture.

Etymology

From pants (“trousers”).

Inflected Forms

pantsulas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

mshoza

Questions

What does pantsula mean?
A member of a South African urban subculture of the 20th century, characterised by expensive clothing and aggressive behaviour.
Where does pantsula come from?
From pants (“trousers”).

How to pronounce pantsula

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