What does SPAZA mean?

Spaza

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A small informal convenience store or shop in South Africa.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈspɑːzə/
• UK: /ˈspæzə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spaza" is derived from isiZulu, a language spoken in South Africa. It is a term commonly used in South African English to describe a small informal convenience store or shop, often located in a residential area or township, that sells basic household items and groceries.

Synonyms:

• Spaza shop
• Corner shop
• Convenience store

Related Words:

• Shops
• Store
• Goods
• Market
• Bazar

Example Sentences:

• She ran to the spaza to buy some bread.
• The spaza on the corner of the street was closed.
• He regularly buys his groceries from the spaza down the road.