Ukutya is the Xhosa formal term for food.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya kwam.

I want my food

LinguistZA 07 September 2022
Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example

Why did you do that s'numnum?

Dakalo 20 April 2025

The girl who is in a serious relationship with a guy, but that guy is casually dating other people (side chick).
Example

I don't care what he does oksalayo I am the main chick.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

4-5

A South African slang term for penis
Example

He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.

Chief 01 August 2020

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.
Example

I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.

Varsity Dude 11 May 2021
A greeting meaning "What's up?"; response is often "Poa".
Example

Mambo vipi?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Quickly; immediately; smart or streetwise.
Example

Do am sharp sharp before he come.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
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.
Example

I am going for a rhili.

Sgasa 21 May 2025

Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
Example

I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.

MXhosa 19 May 2023
A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example

He left home now he is a bergie.

Varsity Dude 05 May 2021


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