A South African slang term that means a guy, a friend or even a young boy.
Example

Zthini boyzen?
How’s it going my boy?

Chief • 09 September 2026
Cable is an informal Kasi term for HIV & AIDS.
Example

He was sleeping around now une cable.

Brazo • 05 August 2026

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

Chief • 06 April 2021
The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.
Example

Men with chiskop are a bit scary.

Mr Trends • 16 November 2020

Kasi term that refers to soccer/football.
Example

Everyone in my neighbourhood loves diski.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).

Some call it Klipa.
Example

I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Sinazo • 08 April 2021

Form of exclamation used to express a range of emotions, such as surprise, annoyance, or dissapointment.
Example

Eish, I will stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs because they are always losing.

Mr Trends • 26 July 2020
A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, β€œhey”.
Example

Eita my brother, dintshang?

Mr Trends • 10 July 2020

A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example

Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
Example

I miss how groove was before lockdown.

Mr Trends • 24 September 2020


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