South Africa
Afrikaans

Afrikaans

Afrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.
Example

I would rather do an unprepared speech in Afrikaans that ukujola with you.

Chief • 06 April 2021
0 0
South Africa

Lockdowniversary

Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali • 26 March 2021
0 0

South Africa
Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Same WhatsApp group

A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.
Example

ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!

Sinazo • 13 November 2020
0 0
South Africa

Covidpreneur

Covidpreneurs are those dodgy tenderpreneurs who loot the government money intended for Covid-19 tenders. They register dodgy businesses and win tenders but they either not deliver at all or they deliver below par results.
Example

Deals that are believed to be worth more than R2.2bn, involving emergency purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) are being said to be chowed by Covidpreneurs.

Sinazo • 26 July 2020
0 0

South Africa
Nguni

Phara

Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example

There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.

Chief • 22 July 2020
0 0
South Africa

Cosmetically challenged

When you are ugly as fuck.
Example

1. He couldn't get that girl because he is cosmetically challenged.

2. She rejected him because, cosmetically, he is challenged.

DRex • 16 July 2020
0 0

South Africa
Afrikaans

Lekker

An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
Example

That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!

Chief • 10 July 2020
0 0
South Africa

Sister Betina

The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.
Example

They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.

DRex • 10 July 2020
0 0

South Africa

Ijoh

is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example

"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"

Pronunciation
by Bra frans
Bra frans • 04 June 2026
0 1
South Africa
isiXhosa

Thobela

Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example

Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities

Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
Thobela Memani • 02 October 2025
0 0


More than 1,400 words... defined by people like you and me!

Define A Word
- Terms & Conditions -
- Privacy Policy -
- About -
© 2020 Africtionary®