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
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example

I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.

Mr Trends 26 April 2021

Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
Example

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

Siya 10 May 2024
ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.
Example

Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.

I am a loner, I have no one.

MXhosa 30 June 2025

Jiva is a kasi term for dancing. It can also be spelt as Jaiva.
Example

Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.

You like dancing

Danny 26 June 2021
A South African Musician That wants a family that looks like Beyoncé’s & to grow old with his partner.
Example

Baby ndicela ichance ndiku bonise ngifuna umndeni wethu ufane noBeyonce. Start a generation sibe habo grams. Kido Lava On Yafinijwa

Keith 12 November 2021

A term that all the skrr skrr kids have been using in the comments section of Instagram. Apparently it means something not making sense or stupid.
Example

No one:


Skrr skrr on insta: Nah he tweaking

Varsity Dude 26 August 2021
Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.



Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Example

We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.

Masiya 18 June 2024

Wasee

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Friends, folks, or people (plural).
Example

Wasee twende kubamba.

Admin 26 July 2026
Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example

ama 1k should just retire from social media.

Mr Trends 23 October 2025


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