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tsotsi
tsotsi [ tsótsi ] (plural tsotsis)


noun  South Africa 
Definition:
 
1. member of criminal gang: a young black man who belongs to a gang involved in criminal activities of various kinds, especially one that operates in a township
2. urban gang member: a young urban criminal, especially one who is a member of a gang
[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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