skeem

noun
  1. A colloquial or informal term, often used in South African English, referring to a friend or close acquaintance. noun
    I went to the party with my skeem last night.
    He's been my skeem since high school.
  2. A plan or plot, typically one that is secret or underhanded; an alternative spelling of 'scheme'. noun
    They came up with a skeem to win the competition unfairly.
    The detective uncovered the skeem behind the robbery.