Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.
Example

Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend

MXhosa • 06 July 2021
Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.
Example

People need to talk more about Alkebulan.

stellabeaver • 27 June 2025

Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example

I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.
Example

The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

DRex • 19 May 2022

Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.
Example

A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times

Shaba • 28 November 2022
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.

I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example

My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.

Mbali • 18 March 2021

Izinyanya is a Xhosa term for ancestors.
Example

Ndiyabulela kuni zinyanya.

MXhosa • 05 October 2021
To understand or catch on; also to be in a tough situation.
Example

You barb what I dey talk?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Used to describe someone whose talking shit.
Example

Uyanya iselwe nguwe la drink

Dr Westley • 16 June 2021
(v.) Being stressed that relaxing makes you more stressed because you are not working on what's making you stressed.
Example

Don't mind him, he is stresslaxing.

Mr Trends • 07 December 2020


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