Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something “cool”, “okay”, or “all right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.
Example

Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.

Girl 2: Ayoba

Mbali • 04 April 2021
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example

Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.

Danny • 26 June 2021

Trouble or problem.
Example

No wahala, I go sort am.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”
Example

Ola my bro, howzit there?

Danny • 05 May 2021

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example

Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.

DRex • 16 July 2020
Mogodu is a South African dish which is a combination of chopped serobe (tripe) and mala (intestines), served as a stew often with hot pap or dumpling
Example

I can’t wait for Monday so that I can have mogodu at Mogodu Monday.

Mamba • 17 June 2025

A slang term or kasi term for BMW 325is.
Example

They were spinning that gusheshe like crazy in Gomora last night.

MXhosa • 17 May 2021
South African Minister of Finance. His signature used to be in SA money hence his name is often referred to when skrr skrr gang is talking about money.
Example

Tito Mboweni, sha sha...

Sinazo • 19 April 2021

Something that is enjoyable, pleasant, excellent or very good.
Example

We had a lekker time at the braai.

Pronunciation
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Ronald • 11 September 2026
A snake in human form,could also be define as devil herself.
Example

Umuntu wesifaza utsandza imali.

samkelo • 14 July 2024


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