A side chick is a girl that is being dated by a guy who is in a serious relationship with someone else (main chick).
Example

The girl he was with is his side chick.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to β€œone who cannot get married”.
Example

Usisi wam nguNongendi.
My sister is a nun.

Themba 08 June 2025

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example

Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.

Tshidi (Not Matshidiso) 20 September 2025
A barbershop in Liberian slang.
Example

We coming go to lay barbing saloon jessna

James04 23 March 2025

10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.

The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example

I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.

CG 22 July 2026
An influencer is a person that usually has a lot of followers on Social Media and might get paid to post (promote) some things.
Example

These influencers these days think they breathe flavoured air.

Sinazo 11 May 2021

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example

We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example

The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.
Example

I need to see you ASAP.

OD 22 June 2022


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