Africtionary - Your African Slang Dictionary

Words by Tsar

First Word

Ngxe

Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.

Example

"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.

South Africa

1. A person considered to be crazy.

1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.

Example

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.

2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

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