Bobby is a slang term for “big breast”or “big boobs”
Example

as a woman if you don’t have bobby you supposed be a slave.

Alte gema 22 September 2022
Sjura is a derogatory Xhosa slang term for a whore or hoe.
Example

Hayi Maan sisjura lewey

MXhosa 31 January 2022

Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
Example

I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.

Yanga CPT 25 April 2025
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

Bherhi is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.
Example

Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.

Yanga CPT 25 April 2025
Gintsa or ginsa is a South African term for a thug, mostly those who hijack cars.
Example

She is dating a gintsa hence she has so much money now.

DRex 15 May 2021

How are you?
Example

Muli bwanji kumeneko,How are you there?

ChIccondi 21 July 2022
Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries
Example

Contrary to popular belief, Afrikaners are also Africans.

Gert 04 November 2022

A young Xhosa man being initiated into manhood at initiation school.

Plural is abakhwetha.
Example

He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.
Example

Dai girl li shambula 🔥

CG 16 February 2023


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