Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example

A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!

DRex • 30 July 2020

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).
Example

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

DRex • 30 August 2024
A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.
Example

Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.

DRex • 16 July 2020

21:01 is a term that is used to refer to an after 9 - a secretly gay person.
Example

I have so many stories about the 21:01 gang.

Chief • 23 May 2025
A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example

1. My name is Feleb

2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb

Mr Lincoln • 07 February 2026

Capping means Talking or explaining
Example

why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022
Normally used when asking what is wrong or what is going on.
Example

Huzet ngawe?(What is wrong with you), huzet?( What happened)

Ibhudda • 29 May 2024

Are mostly ama2000 and you will see them with their weird clothes, American accent, dreads with a fade or just a clean fade and they listen to weird Hip Hop songs. They always want to be seen and are very hard to miss.

They are the same WhatsApp group with cheese boys.
Example

1. I knew he was a skrr skrr just from the way he was dressed.

2. Skrr skrr niggas will break your heart and help you through the heartbreak then break it again.

Mr Trends • 10 November 2020

Wud

It's those mxit abbreviations from back in the day that means "What are you doing"
Example

Guy: Hi

Girl: Hi

Guy: Hud

Girl: Gud u

Guy: Gud, wud?

Danny • 04 May 2021


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