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Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.
Example
Fede, I'll sort it out.
Example
You need to stay away from that skhebereshe.
Example
Danko guys for coming to my party
Tsotsi language. Generally means a mistake or nonsense. Can be pronounced as "flop" or "flopo"
Example
Eish ke editse flopo
I made a mistake
Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.
Example
I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.
"Hello"; also used before combat. Example in combat: Hosh, jy raak wys ("Hello, show me what you made of"). This gang-related word occurs inside as well as outside of prison: use at own discretion
Example
Hosh nongoloza, come here.
A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.
Example
The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example
Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.
Respect your dad and mom.
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