goggatjie, noun

Forms:
Formerly also gogotje.
Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, gogga (see gogga) + -ie.
gogga sense 1. Also figurative, as a term of endearment.
1911 E. London Dispatch 27 Nov. 6Another old, well-grown tree..is infested with those abominable gogotjes which have already done considerable damage to it.
1972 B. Misheiker on Radio South Africa 30 MayWell, children, it’s time to say goodbye to all you little goggatjies.
gogga sense 1. Also figurative, as a term of endearment.
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