Ngwije

A fat woman who looks like an idiot.
She doesn't think she's full of diabetes.


The fattest woman is Ngwije.
Even God himself can't reduce her weight.



Ingwa

Chalk


How many chalks do you have?
Ufise Ingwa zingahe?



Kisumu

Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.


Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.



Mntase

Short for mntasekhaya. A Xhosa term of endearment for family i.e siblings, cousins or even a dear friend.


- Yho mntase, you should have seen the way he looked at me.

- Never let men play you, mntase. Banyise bonke.



Lezothi

A beautiful person


Bona lezothi



Shambula

This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.


Dai girl li shambula 🔥



Khayelitsha

Khayelitsha is a township in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, on the Cape Flats. The name is Xhosa for New Home. It is reputed to be one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in South Africa.


I was born and bred in Khayelitsha.



Igeza

1. A person considered to be crazy.
1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.


1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.
2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.



Coconut

Used as a racist remark towards black people who behave like Caucasians (White people).  Derived from the coconut fruit - "brown on the outside, white on the inside".


What were you expecting from this one? He is a coconut anyways. 



Taima

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.


I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.




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