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A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

by Mbali , 26 April 2021

Country: Egypt

Cairo

Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, home to ancient pyramids and modern urban life.

Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been trading since the 14th century.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Ganja

Ganja is a widely used term to refer to weed or marijuana.

I'm gonna go home and smoke some ganja.

by Chief , 23 May 2025

Country: Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea

A small Central African country with significant oil wealth and Spanish colonial heritage.

Equatorial Guinea is Africa's only Spanish-speaking sovereign nation.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Ku Bird

Ku bird is a term that means "it's bad". Like when the situation gets really really bad. People use "bird" because it sounds the same as "bad".

I only have R3.50 in my bank account. Ku bird!

by Marawa , 06 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Snokonoko

Snokonoko means money, tjhelete ,zaka,moola,magumba and I would encourage majita to have it

Mzala o na le snokonoko

by Khathazamadoda , 20 January 2026

Country: South Africa

Lezothi

A beautiful person

Bona lezothi

by AishArn , 01 December 2021

Country: South Africa

Mageza

Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.

Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.

by Chief , 23 July 2020