South Africa

South Africa

A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example

South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.

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Nigeria

Jare

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An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example

Come here jare!

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South Africa
isiXhosa

Bhuti

Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025
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Ghana

Saf

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Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

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South Africa

Sgaxa

Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.
Example

Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.

Sinazo • 22 June 2022
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South Africa

Kwaal

Kwaal is a slang term that means a problem or a conflict.
Example

Why does he have kwaal with him?

Chief • 11 May 2022
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South Africa

Sugar mama

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
Example

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

Sinazo • 19 April 2021
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Libya

Libya

A North African country with oil wealth, Mediterranean coastline, and recent political turmoil.
Example

Ancient Leptis Magna in Libya contains some of the best-preserved Roman ruins.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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Kenya

Rieng

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To leave or go; to move.
Example

Twende, tuko rieng.

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South Africa

ZAR

The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example

I need ZAR 50 million right now.

Mane • 27 June 2021
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