Bhefta

Bhefta is a new Xhosa slang word for vagina. It is a variation of the Xhosa word, Bhentse, which means vagina.


Ndiyayithanda iBhefta take.



O-week

AKA Orientation week or 0-week, Is the first week of University where students are supposed to be orientated but they spend it binge drinking and making bad decisions.


I will never forget how awesome O-week was this year.



Chillas

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.


I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.



Equatorial Guinea

A small Central African country with significant oil wealth and Spanish colonial heritage.


Equatorial Guinea is Africa's only Spanish-speaking sovereign nation.



Mokotjo

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens


Ngwano ke mokotjo!



Kganthe why?

It's a combination of two words, Sepedi and English, by Mogau Samson Leagathoko Malepe asking someone to rephrase their statement, or tell, "I don't vibe with you" or "I don't follow".


"Bra, I've been looking for you all-over, where did you dissappear to?"
MSL Malepe: "Kganthe why?(with an annoyed lookalike face)"



Bherhi

Hero is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.


Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.



Masimba

Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.


Uthetha amasimba.
Translation: You are talking shit



Sjura

Sjura is a derogatory Xhosa slang term for a whore or hoe.


Hayi Maan sisjura lewey



S'numnum

Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.


Why did you do that s'numnum?




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