A shared minibus used for public transport.
Example

I go take trotro go town.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Itoti is a general term for a can or tin. It can be a can of beer, food or whatever, as long as it's a can you can call it itoti.
Example

I stopped drinking ngud, I only drink itoti now.

MXhosa 05 May 2022

Kabo yellow is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns. Their home kit is yellow so I am guessing that's where the name comes from.
Example

Q: Which team do you support?

A: Kabo yellow

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

Admin 26 July 2026

Fatcake filled with chicken livers, mince or vegetables
Example

Andiwuthandi lona umdundu.

Peekay 08 October 2022
It is really good; it is intense.

Used to signify fun or excitement.
Example

Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

Mr Trends 04 August 2021

Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.
Example

Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.

MXhosa 16 May 2021

Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something
Example

This food is very nxa

Nxa I'll see you later

Anxnymxus008 29 June 2024

Is another word for nonsense or rubbish.
Example

The students write chuchubaby's during their exams.

Or who wrote the chuchubaby on my car.

Young Sawce 06 June 2021
Indian Ocean port city with Portuguese colonial heritage.
Example

Beira's Macuti Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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