Amazaza is a South African slang term for Sunglasses.
Example

Why are you wearing amazaza at night?

Skhokho • 02 July 2022
Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.
Example

β€œChapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

MXhosa • 06 October 2023

Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.
Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the wordβ€”"Chaleyyyyy!"β€”is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

Kofi • 17 July 2026
A highly popular, fast-paced trick-taking card game that originated among the Indian South African community in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Example

I like playing some thunee with my friends.

Raj • 03 September 2026

PK

Pastor's Kid or Preacher's Kid.

There's a stereotype that they grow up in very strict households but once they get their "freedom", they become very rachet.
Example

The way she dances with that Savanna, you wouldn't believe that she is a PK.

Sinazo • 06 April 2021

Yoh

A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief • 09 September 2026

To eat; also used for enjoying or spending money.
Example

Make we go chop, I dey hungry.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

420

420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.
Example

Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.

DRex • 20 April 2021

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.
Example

I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!

Chief • 07 August 2020
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example

Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.

Skhokho • 02 September 2022


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