Iqaba is a Nguni term for a barbarian or a person believed to be uncivilised or uncultured.
Plural Amaqaba
Plural Amaqaba
Example
They used to call me iqaba because I come from the villages.
Example
I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.
What Zulu people call a cellphone that can't connect to the internet and is used strictly for calls and SMSes.
Example
Guy 1: Hey bro, why don't you video call her?
Guy 2: Eish, she uses bhopopo.
The feeling of tiredness and or laziness that a person feels when they are slowly sobering up from smoking weed or eating edibles.
Example
I began to go through Butterfly effect after smoking a joint
Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Example
We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.
The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
A person who is always after everyones money, food etc
Example
Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo
Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".
Example
Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.
The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Example
Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud
A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example
You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.
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