South Africa
isiXhosa

Nton nton

Is a Xhosa term used when you don't know the name of something or the term for something. Can also be used when you don't know someone's name.
Example

1. I had that Mc nton nton burger from Mc Donald's.

2. Mr. Nton nton from school called again.

MXhosa • 16 May 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Apile

Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.



I want to eat an apple.

Xhosa Nostra • 15 July 2025
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South Africa

5 Bob

Refers to the 50 cents coin.
Example

Kid: How much are these chips

My friend: They are 5 bob, my friend.

Chief • 24 July 2020
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South Africa

Dagga

Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.
Example

No one:

Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.

Danny • 05 May 2021
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South Africa

O dese

In Sepitori, dese means good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
The "O" in front stands for "You" or "You are".
Example

O dese girl, ebele o lepyatla

Mr Trends • 15 April 2021
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South Africa

Ashkarine The Banganoy

Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example

my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) • 24 August 2025
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Nigeria

Chop

Chop is a Nigerian slang term for eating.
Example

I dey chop jollof rice.

Adeola • 05 January 2024
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Sloti

Isloti is a Xhosa slang term for a drinking place (tavern or bar).
Example

Umama uvule isloti pha endlini.



My mom opened a tavern at home.

Xhosa Nostra • 10 June 2026
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South Africa

Boerewors

Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example

We are braaing boerewors and steak.

Sinazo • 12 April 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Yihlo

Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa • 26 September 2022
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