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.
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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