igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example

Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.

MXhosa 27 May 2021
Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example

Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.

Sinazo 29 June 2021

Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.
Example

I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo

Sinazo 29 June 2021
Gregre is a Xhosa slang term for vagina.
Example

Ndibawela igregre namhlanje.

MXhosa 28 June 2025

Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example

When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.

Percy 27 April 2025
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
Example

Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.

It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.

Yanga CPT 27 June 2022

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

MXhosa 29 May 2022
Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.
Example

"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap

Sinazo 05 May 2021

Haganapayi or haganapie is a Xhosa slang word that means empty head or idiot.
Example

Don’t tell me about that haganapayi, azithi dadobawo pha.

MXhosa 29 August 2023
A Xhosa term for No.
Example

Q: Are you hungry?

A: Hayi

MXhosa 12 May 2021


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