Msunu

Is a Zulu and Xhosa swear word that loosely translates to male or female genitalia or cunt.


Msunu kanyoko to whoever is disrespecting me.

Thuso Phala

Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.


I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.

Somagwaza

Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.


I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was šŸ˜…

Dololo

Dololo means nothing, nix, fokkol!


The way she likes talking but logic dololo.

Jozi

Jozi is a colloquial term for Johannesburg, the most populous city in South Africa.


Iā€™m moving to Jozi.

Fanagalo

Fanagalo or Fanakalo is an informal language mainly spoken in mines across South Africa. It is composed of frequently corrupted elements of the Nguni languages, English and Afrikaans.


I knew they were Zama zamas because I heard them speaking Fanagalo.

Tata

Tata, a colloquial word from Liberia, is used to refer to the female organ responsible for receiving the penis in a friendly manner.


The softness and sweetness of Kebeh's tata send one to chill in heaven with Christ and Father Abraham.

Nton nton

Is a Xhosa term used when you don't know the name of something or the term for something. Can also be used when you don't know someone's name.


1. I had that Mc nton nton burger from Mc Donald's.
2. Mr. Nton nton from school called again.

Moreki

The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.


If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.

Kiss Madolo

This is what educated people call "knock knees". When a person is standing and his/her knees (madolo) are touching (kissing).
It can also be called a kiss kiss.


He can't run because he has kiss madolo.




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