Family Mugs in Colloquial
Yes it's true, we have mugs for your family members, Colloquial Zimbabwean (Slang) style!
Check out our various designs currently available in White.
Also check out our mug designs for Zim families in English, Shona and Gujarati (Indian).
Family-style fun for coffee and tea time!
Colloquial Family Translations
Auntie’s Favourite:
Auntie’s Favourite Child (Playful term used affectionately)
Barli:
Dad (Colloquial, mixed-race/community term)
Bhudhi:
Older Brother (Informal, affectionate term)
Boetie:
Brother (Typically used for younger brother, influenced by Afrikaans)
Brah:
Brother or Friend (Informal, casual term for close friend or brother)
Cuzzy:
Cousin (Informal, playful term)
Dad’s Favourite:
Dad’s Favourite Child (Playful term used within the family)
Grandma’s Favourite:
Grandma’s Favourite Grandchild (Playful term used affectionately)
Grandpa’s Favourite:
Grandpa’s Favourite Grandchild (Playful term used affectionately)
Gramps’ Favourite:
Grandfather’s Favourite Grandchild (Playful term used affectionately)
Hubby:
Husband (Informal, affectionate term)
Laities:
Younger Siblings (Afrikaans influence, informal)
Meisie:
Young Girl or Little Sister (Colloquial, affectionate term)
Mum’s Favourite:
Mum’s Favourite Child (Playful term used affectionately)
Ol’ Queen:
Mother (Affectionate, colloquial term)
Ouma:
Grandmother (Afrikaans influence, colloquial term)
Oupa:
Grandfather (Afrikaans influence, colloquial term)
Uncle’s Favourite:
Uncle’s Favourite Child (Playful term used affectionately)
Wifey:
Wife (Informal, affectionate term)