This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.
Example
Tonight, we deserve to have braai and celebrate the great year we've had
Example
I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.
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.
The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example
If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night
Masimba mean SHIT in South African Zulu and Xhosa languages. I know in Zimbabwe (Shona) it means something different.
Example
Uthetha amasimba.
Translation: You are talking shit
Isgantsontso is a buff person, more like a sgora.
Example
Nonsense, utsho ngoba sisgantsontso
Example
Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.
“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.
Example
“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”
“Aahn ei.”
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