noun
outa
Outa (noun) means In South African English, a respectful or affectionate term for an older Black man. Example: “The neighborhood kids called him Outa Jan out of respect.”
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In South African English, a respectful or affectionate term for an older Black man.
"The neighborhood kids called him Outa Jan out of respect."
How to use outa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South African term of respect for an elderly man.
When to use it
Regional to South Africa; unfamiliar to most English speakers elsewhere.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans outa.
Rhymes for outa
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What does “outa” mean?
The word “outa” means in South African English, a respectful or affectionate term for an older Black man. In plain terms, a South African term of respect for an elderly man.
How do you use “outa” in a sentence?
Here is “outa” used in a sentence: “The neighborhood kids called him Outa Jan out of respect.”
What part of speech is “outa”?
“Outa” is a noun.
Where does the word “outa” come from?
The word “outa” comes from Afrikaans. Borrowed from Afrikaans outa.
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