bok-bok

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English

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Etymology

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From Afrikaans. Possibly Latin bucca bucca quot sunt hic. See Talk page.

Noun

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bok-bok (uncountable)

  1. (South Africa) A boys' game where two or three children form a base, and others jump on them to make the base collapse.
    • 2002, [1]
      To celebrate the establishment of a living Pioneer Museum as well as the construction of the ‘jukskei’ and ‘kennetjie’ courts which will indeed ensure that the Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site is a living heritage site, a ‘boeresport’ day is being organized for 24 August 2002. Several events, such as ‘jukskei’, bok-bok, ‘skilpadtrek’, ‘haanskop’, ‘kennetjie’, egg tossing, ‘giffie’, ‘stoktrek’ and sack races have been planned.

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References

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  • 1978. Dictionary of South African English. Edited Jean Branford.