Fundi

/ˈfʌndi/ noun

Definition

Plural of fundus (see fundus entry); also a term in South African English for a skilled worker or specialist in a particular field.

Etymology

Latin plural of 'fundus'. In South African usage, it's borrowed from local languages as slang for expert or knowledgeable person.

Kelly Says

The same word has two completely different meanings: the bottom of your stomach in anatomy, and a street-smart expert in South African slang. Language boundaries are fuzzy!

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