Etymology

toyi-toyi

Today it means: A dance from southern Africa, used especially during political protests. Full definition →

Northern Ndebele [Term?]
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  1. Northern Ndebele · borrowed from[Term?]
  2. English todaytoyi-toyi

Seemingly from Northern Ndebele [Term?], but the ultimate origin is unclear.

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