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Qlyv

Qlyv is a shortened version of "Ndiyaqala uyiva", a Xhosa term that means "it is my first time hearing about it".

Girl 1: I hear you are dating Thabo.
Girl 2: Qlyv

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Brain Box

It is an intelligent person. E.g lenebari Victor is a brain box

Lenebari Victor is a brain box

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Nap

'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.

I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.

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Bathu

Bathu is a kasi slang term for shoes.

Ola boy, we see your new bathu iyababa.

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Kapa

Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

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Mpesu

A name given to people of high status

Mpesu

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Dispa

Dispa is a Xhosa slang term that means to sleep.

Sure boss, ndisayo dispa ngoku.
Sure boss, I am going to sleep now.

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Tanzanian Shilling

Currency of Tanzania (TZS) issued by the Bank of Tanzania. 1 Shilling = 100 senti.

Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.

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Mashonisa

A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.

I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.

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Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

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