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Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.

The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.

by MXhosa , 21 May 2021

Country: South Africa

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.

“Skatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

by Siya , 23 June 2023

Country: Nigeria

Nyash

Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one

Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash

by Cdoscope , 04 February 2024

Country: South Africa

Rhili

Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.

I am going for a rhili.

by Sgasa , 21 May 2025

Country: South Africa

Cylon

A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.

Yi cylon maan lawey.

by Percy , 27 April 2025

Country: South Africa

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.

by MXhosa , 29 May 2022

Country: South Africa

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.

by Sinazo , 23 April 2021