papgeld
A South African term for child maintenance or child support payments, drawn from Afrikaans.
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A South African term for child maintenance or child support payments, drawn from Afrikaans. 'Pap' can mean porridge or food in Afrikaans (by extension, sustenance for a child), and 'geld' means money. Used in everyday South African conversation across language groups when discussing family maintenance obligations and court orders.
He was taken to court after falling behind on his papgeld payments.
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(South Africa) child support.
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