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dagga
What does dagga mean?
A widely used Southern African word for cannabis.
"In Cape Town they call it dagga."
Origin
From Afrikaans, derived from the Khoekhoe word 'dachab'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dagga' mean?
Dagga is a widely used Southern African word for cannabis.
Where is 'dagga' used?
It's common in South Africa and the wider Southern African region.
Where does the word 'dagga' come from?
It comes into Afrikaans from the Khoekhoe word 'dachab'.
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