Words by MXhosa
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Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.
Example
Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.
Is a South African slang term for prison or jail.
Example
Idanyane can cause you to do things you never thought you'd do.
Isjumbane is a weapon used in prison to beat a person up. It is a snooker (pool) ball put inside a sock or a metal cup hooked in a belt.
Example
They broke his teeth when they were beating him up with a sjumbane.
Nyoba is a Xhosa term for bribing. To bribe someone is to ukunyoba.
Example
If I get caught by traffic cops, ndiyanyoba and it all goes well.
Example
I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example
I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.
Kabo yellow is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns. Their home kit is yellow so I am guessing that's where the name comes from.
Example
Q: Which team do you support?
A: Kabo yellow
Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example
I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.
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