Words by Sinazo
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A nyatsi is a woman who is dating a married man. Sort of the same as a side chick.
The girl who is in a serious relationship with a guy, but that guy is casually dating other people (side chick).
Example
I don't care what he does oksalayo I am the main chick.
A side chick is a girl that is being dated by a guy who is in a serious relationship with someone else (main chick).
Example
The girl he was with is his side chick.
The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
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