“Askies” is a common slang term in South Africa, derived from Afrikaans. It means “sorry” or “excuse me.” The term is often used to express sympathy, regret, or to apologize for a minor inconvenience or disturbance. For example, if you bump into someone accidentally, you might say “askies” to apologize.
In a casual context, “askies” can replace the more formal “jammer” or “verskoon my” when saying sorry. It’s widely used in everyday interactions to express politeness and good manners in a light-hearted way.
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