Words by Siya

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South Africa

Chillax

A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example

I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.

Siya • 10 August 2025
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South Africa

Hoki

Ihoki is a term used to refer to a shack.
Example

I need decoration ideas for ihoki yam.

Siya • 23 July 2024
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South Africa

Umfana

A person with a pure soul and a golden heart ❤️
Example

She went to umfana today, she is not coming back.

Siya • 19 July 2024
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South Africa

Boyzin

A Mzansi slang for guy or friend or boy.
Example

What’s up boyzin.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa

Durban poison

A very strong strain of dagga or weed grown in Durban.
Example

This is not your normal shit, this is Durban poison.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa

Daka Boy

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example

He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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Mama

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa

Mamzo

Mamzo is a kasi slang term for mom or mother.
Example

Eish sorry mamzo, I won’t do it again.

Siya • 13 June 2024
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South Africa

Isgubhu

Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
Example

South Africans love any song with isgubhu

Siya • 04 June 2024
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South Africa

Iphara

Iphara is a South African slang term for a drug addict, mostly those ones who terrorise the community.
Example

He was doing well until he started smoking nyaope. He has now become iphara.

Siya • 04 June 2024
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