Hype Man

A hype man is the guy or girl whom is essentially the MC at a club. They usually have the mic and hype the crowd up.


That hype man from yesterday was good 🔥



Street Kid

Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.


I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.



Bherhi

Hero is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.


Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.



Jomo

Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)


Did you see that goal by Jomo?



S'numnum

Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.


Why did you do that s'numnum?



Gedlela

Igedlela is a Zulu slang term for a car.

Formally, it means kettle.


Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?

Did you see my new car?



Fiti

Fiti is derived from the term "fit" and is used to describe something that is good, cool, or trendy.


Unapendeza, hizo nguo ni fiti!
You look great, those clothes are cool!



Mambo

Mambo is a versatile Swahili word that can be used in various contexts. It’s a casual greeting among friends, akin to saying “What’s up?".


Friend 1: Mambo (What's up)
Friend 2: Poa (Cool)



OT

A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue


Don't you have an OT to guide yourself?



Okpo

Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment


I want go carry Okpo




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