When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example

I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.

DRex 16 July 2020
Okapi is a term used to describe a pocket knife. It was derived from a famous South African knife brand by the name Okapi.
Example

In South Africa, if you don't have a gun, at least have an Okapi.

MzansiEdits 02 August 2026

Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.
Example

That man is a gabhadiya.

DRex 07 May 2021
A baSotho/Tswana swear word that means your mother's cunt. In Xhosa it would be msunu kanyoko.
Example

"Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao" - 25k, Culture Vulture

Danny 16 April 2021

Love
Example

Anondipa Rudo(She/He gives me love )

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021
Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin 26 July 2026

Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.
Example

Hey wena, come here.

DRex 05 June 2024
A derogatory term for foreigners in South African slang, particularly foreigners from African countries.
Can also be spelt as Kwirikwiri or kwarakwara.
Example

Stop calling foreign people kwerekwere!

DRex 21 April 2021

Hit
Example

I will slaan that oak

jordan 22 May 2025
Understand
Example

Ke a xwala

Michelle 23 June 2024


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