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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

outas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans outa.

Origin: Afrikaans

Rhymes for outa

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Frequently asked questions

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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