KaaPee, noun

/kɑːˈpɪə/
Forms:
Also Kapee, KP.
Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Pronunciation-spelling of Afrikaans KP initial letters of Konservatiewe Party.
colloquial
An informal name for the Conservative Party, or for a member of that party; CP. Also attributive.
1988 J. Scott in E. Prov. Herald 5 Mar. 6You think that nobody in his right mind..really wants the KaaPee...If things go on like this, the KaaPees will soon take over the Government.
1989 Frontline Apr. 25Lefty is saying ‘Ag, you KPs, you’re poep-scared of the kaffirs, that’s why you want to chase them away.’
[1990 Sunday Times 11 Feb. 12Sir, I am a Kay-Pee and I hereby give notice to De Klerk..that we will fight the new dispensation tooth and nail.]
1990 Style July 64These KP people are the most incredible material for a study of the ways of human behaviour.
1992 C. Leonard in Sunday Times 16 Feb. 6On the campus, where one of the special polling booths is situated,..are two caravans packed with enthusiastic party workers, one with young Nats and the other with young Kapees.
An informal name for the Conservative Party, or for a member of that party; CP. Also attributive.
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