Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
Example

Wola bade.

Pronunciation
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CapraNubiana • 22 July 2026
Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example

I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.

Mane • 25 June 2021

A beautiful girl



A girl
Example

Singo winya okuna ondjee

Toptop • 14 February 2022
DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.
Example

Kinshasa's MarchΓ© de la LibertΓ© sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.

Antonym: FOMO
Example

Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.

Mr Trends • 23 November 2020
The kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency of Zambia. The name β€œkwacha” comes from the Bemba and Nyanja word for "dawn," which symbolizes the "new dawn of freedom" that came with Zambia's independence in 1964.
Example

I just won 5000 Kwacha on Betway.

Grace ❀️ • 21 July 2025

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.
Example

Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend

MXhosa • 06 July 2021
An expression meaning "and then?" or "go on", or acknowledgement.
Example

Ehen, wetin happen next?

Admin • 26 July 2026

An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?
Example

Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.

Girl: Ungenaphi?

Sinazo • 12 April 2021
Capping means Talking or explaining
Example

why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022


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