ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spaza

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɑːzə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spaza is a noun meaning (South Africa) An informal trading post or convenience store found in townships and remote areas.

Meaning

(South Africa) An informal trading post or convenience store found in townships and remote areas.

Example Sentences

The study found that spazas predominantly source their supplies from large wholesalers such as Macro, Metro and Cash and Carry.
I walk briskly away from the howling child and the burly cop and the snickering shoppie. And into the first spaza I can find, for a Ghost.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superette, cafe, farmstall, plaas, tradeshop, stance.

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