also South Africa

Hololo

NEW
Good morning/day/evening
Example

Hololo my friends.

ReginaNdzo • 20 September 2026
hyena A hyena is a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
Example

I saw a hyena.

Pronunciation
by Anna
Anna • 13 September 2026

HIV

This is a very dangerous virus that is mostly spread through sexual intercourse. It currently has no cure but can be managed through medication. If not managed, it can develop into AIDS and intimately kill the person.
Example

People are no longer scared of HIV, the way is see so much random hookups.

Brazo • 05 August 2026
An exclamation to get attention or express surprise.
Example

Herh! Wetin happen?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

To become suddenly rich or hit a big financial break.
Example

Since he hammer, he don change car.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
A casual greeting meaning "How are you?" or "What's up?"
Example

How far, guy? Long time.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.
Example

"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

Bra frans • 04 June 2026
An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; β€˜Bravo!’, β€˜Hooray!’.
Example

Halala, siyakubongela sisi.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

A hype man is the guy or girl whom is essentially the MC at a club. They usually have the mic and hype the crowd up.
Example

That hype man from yesterday was good πŸ”₯

CG • 25 April 2025
Pronounced: Hoo-zet.

South African slang: How are you doing?

The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
Example

Hi my friend, huzit?

CapraNubiana • 01 April 2025


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