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Bonsella

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(South Africa) In a transaction, something extra on the side..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (South Africa) In a transaction, something extra on the side.
  2. (South Africa) A tip or gratuity.
  3. (South Africa) A handout.
  4. (South Africa) A bribe.

Example Sentences

A lekker dictionary containing all the bakgat South African words has hit the bookstores. The collection of about 1,500 local words is a bonsella published in the latest edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, "the ultimate authority on South African English".

Synonyms for bonsella

Antonyms for bonsella

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bonsella mean?

Bonsella means (South Africa) In a transaction, something extra on the side..

What is a synonym for bonsella?

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What is the opposite of bonsella?

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How do you use bonsella in a sentence?

A lekker dictionary containing all the bakgat South African words has hit the bookstores. The collection of about 1,500 local words is a bonsella published in the latest edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, "the ultimate authority on South African English".

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