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tokoloshe 

In African folklore, a mischievous and lascivious hairy dwarf.

Reputed to delight in causing pain and mischief, the tokoloshe is thwarted by ladders and unable to climb. Hence the use of raised sleeping platform to protect sleepers.

Tokoloshe is sometimes used as a pejorative term for a small man of African origin and furtive character.
"Have you seen the new security guard? Such a tokoloshe!"
tokoloshe by wintermute March 8, 2004
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In Zulu mythology the Tikoloshe is a dwarf-like water sprite. They are considered a mischievous and evil spirit that is depicted as a zombie, gremlin, poltergeist or more often as a bear-like humanoid. Some Zulu tribes still believe they are created by wizards to harm their enemies, often known to bite the toes off of sleeping people or rape women.

Featured in the music video "Evil Boy" by South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord.
"Good morning how was your sleep, Yolandi?" Ninja

"Didn't do a whole lot of sleeping the Tikoloshe is hung like a fokken horse!" Yolandi

"WHAT?!" Ninja

"... ;)" Yolandi
Tikoloshe by ezyb33 December 8, 2010