tsotsi

[US]/ˈsəʊtsi/
[UK]/ˈsoʊtsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a thug or hoodlum from a South African township, typically characterized by wearing baggy shirts and narrow pants; a person, often a young man, who is a delinquent or a gangster in a South African context

Phrases & Collocations

tsotsi gang

tsotsi culture

tsotsi style

tsotsi film

tsotsi life

tsotsi music

tsotsi attitude

tsotsi leader

tsotsi story

tsotsi character

Example Sentences

the film features a young tsotsi who turns his life around.

many tsotsis are involved in gang activities.

he was known as a notorious tsotsi in the neighborhood.

tsotsi culture often glamorizes crime.

she wrote a book about the life of a tsotsi.

the tsotsi tried to escape from the police.

understanding the tsotsi mentality is essential for social workers.

his transformation from a tsotsi to a community leader is inspiring.

documentaries often explore the lives of tsotsis in urban areas.

the tsotsi's actions had a lasting impact on the community.

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