dokkie

Afrikaans

FWOTD – 29 July 2021

Etymology

Shortening of dokumentêr +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔki/

Noun

dokkie (plural dokkies)

1. (informal) documentary
   • 2014, Leon van Nierop, Vuurvreter, LAPA Uitgewers (publ.).

     Sy spring op en klap hom saggies seen sy rug. “Dis fantasties! Dit gaan deel wees van ons dokkie. Hierdie skote is goud en...”

     She jumps up and softly pats him on his back. "This is fantastic! This is going to be part of our docu. These shots are gold and..."

   Synonym: dokumentêr