hocker n. a person who harangues, beseeches, or talks persuasively; a person who trades in information, gossip, or personal connections; someone who is (obnoxiously) ambitious. Editorial Note: Hocker is common and well-known to yeshiva students in...
bakkie n. a small pick-up truck or van. Etymological Note: The Datsun 680, 1200, and 1400 light trucks were a few of several similar models, made by the now-defunct manufacturer, which took the nickname “bakkie.” A similar vehicle is now...
Rumtopf n. a dessert of fruit, rum, and sugar. Etymological Note: Ger. ‘rum pot.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
wad v. to crash (a motorcycle). Etymological Note: Perhaps from the crumpled vehicle which can result from such a wreck. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
deve n. a coerced payment; “protection” money. Editorial Note: Jocular reference to actual levies made by the government for growth and development. Etymological Note: development levy. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
trapo n. a traditional politician believed to be corrupt. Etymological Note: < Tgl. ‘dirty rag, old rag’ < Span. ‘cleaning cloth.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
