IsiXhosa is a Nguni language that is spoken in South Africa and some parts of Zimbabwe. It is the language with the clicks.
Example

Ndithetha isiXhosa ekhaya.

I speak Xhosa at home.

MXhosa • 12 October 2022
To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.
Example

Girls will mize you when you are broke!

Varsity Dude • 08 August 2021

Unomokhwe is a Xhosa term for a hoe or whore.
Example

I hope la nomokhwe can rest in agony.

Themba • 30 December 2024
Ogidi means War, or disagreement
Example

Ogigi: There is a Fight

French Ovotu Abraham • 18 July 2023

Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example

A lot of women struggle with woman on top.

Sinazo • 13 May 2021
A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.
Example

Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for β€œsabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of β€œandisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word β€œukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example

1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.

2. Sbwl beer today.



3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.

Sinazo • 19 July 2020
A Zulu pronunciation of "manager".
It can also mean you are standing with a dog.
Example

No one:
Zulu guy: My friend is now a menenja at Transnet.

DRex • 10 May 2021

Usorhulu is a elder Brother of Person's Father
Example

Usorhulu Ungifundise ukureya

Usorhulu taught Me to drive

Anti Devil • 01 August 2026
A mountainous Southern African kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa, known for textiles.
Example

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters elevation.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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