Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
Example
The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Nyash is a soft and succulent part of a woman's back side, and without nyash a lady has high risk of getting her desired man.
Example
A nyashless woman must be plankish in structure
Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants
Example
Chineke, I can't believe I failed.
Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example
Did you see that goal by Jomo?
Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.
Example
Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.
Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.
A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example
Example 1
Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?
Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.
Example 2
Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.
Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example
Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.
Example
Iām beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).
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