Another name for Carling Black Label. South Africa's favourite beer. Some may call it Zamalek.
Example

Yho the babalaas you would swear I was drinking Black Juice.

DRex 13 April 2021
Jaga-jaga is a Nigerian slang term that means disorganised or disorderly.
Example

Oboy, that beb na jaga jaga gal.

Adeola 15 May 2024

A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.

They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example

And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.

DRex 05 May 2021
Another level
Example

"Do you know where I'm qwelling?"

Tinevimbo 26 June 2024

In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).
Example

I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy

MXhosa 23 October 2021
Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy 28 April 2025

A skrr skrr kid who is the president of ama2000 in South Africa.
Example

Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.

Danny 04 May 2021
Ihoki is a term used to refer to a shack.
Example

I need decoration ideas for ihoki yam.

Siya 23 July 2024

A meal that is generally cooked on Sundays in many households across Mzansi.

It is coined as 7 colours because it comprises a lot of colourful ingredients; a mix of vegetables, starch and meat that make up various colours.
Example

I went home last weekend and my highlight was the 7 colours oledi cooked.

MXhosa 01 May 2022
Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026


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