skop, noun2
/skɔp/
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Probably a contraction of Afrikaans se kop as in skaap se kop sheep’s head.
slang
In township English: smiley.
1991 Black Market Report 2 Dec. 3Skop is said to derive from the Afrikaans words, ‘skaap kop’...Skop is the head of a sheep or cow or goat.
1994 Sunday Times 23 Jan. 28 (advt)Smilies (also known as skop) is one of the best known, best loved delicacies in the township...Soccer on Saturday wouldn’t be the same without a newspaper wrapped smilie on your lap.
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