Embarrassment or a disgraceful situation.
Example

Yawa dey oo, he embarrass himself.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
It's a thing or something
Example

Iphi la wayi ?



In English - where is that thing?

Inkonde' magama 09 February 2022

Yoh

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

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief 3 days ago
Something of good quality
Example

Da man correh oh

James04 23 March 2025

Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one
Example

Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash

Cdoscope 04 February 2024
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

Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example

If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.

Maps 13 June 2024
Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.
Example

Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.

Yanga CPT 17 May 2024
Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok.
Example

I can't wait to visit my brother in Boksburg.

Maps 14 June 2024


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