Green’s Dictionary of Slang

(S.Afr.) the afternoon; often as thisarvie, this afternoon.

1974		‘Blossom’ in Darling 9 Oct. 95: I’m there by the municipal baths one arvey trying to catch a tan [DSAE].
1975		J. McClure Snake 45: Tell me who doesn’t wear his best casuals at the weekend? On Saturday arvie, or Sunday?
1996		CyberBraai Lex. at www.matriots.com 🌐 THISARVIE: The short form of ‘this afternoon’, it is heard all over South Africa: ‘See you thisarvie’ or ‘The job will be finished by thisarvie.’.
2002		C. Adair In Too Deep 51: I’ll order your parts this arvie, after they’ve told me what you’ll be needing.
2004		A. Sher ID 15: Agh no, not till tomorrow arvie.
2011		IOL News Western Cape) 28 Apr, 🌐 I kick-started Friday arvie with a double shot.