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This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.

I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!

by Chief , 07 August 2020

Country: South Africa

Backroom

A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.

I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.

by Skhokho , 03 May 2022

Country: Worldwide

Could of

The incorrect way of spelling "could have".

He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.

by Varsity Dude , 26 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Take it or leave it

These are the guys who sell alcohol during the hard lockdown, when there is an alcohol ban. They inflate their prices like crazy. You can even get an 1818 bottle for R850.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.

I got this gin from my Take it or leave it guy.

by Mr Trends , 28 June 2021

Country: Nigeria

Gbosa

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.

I go give you gbosa for head.

by Adeola , 11 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Bherhi

Hero is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.

Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.

by Yanga CPT , 25 April 2025

Country: South Africa

Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

by MXhosa , 29 May 2022