Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example

Chale, was up?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Nyash is that soft , big and round backside of a woman
Example

Chioma nyash is soft

Sky @ angle • 17 December 2025

A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).

If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy πŸ˜‚
Example

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

Skhokho • 29 April 2021
A house built from metal roof material (zink) or mud. i.e informal settlement.
Example

I'm moving to Gomora, I will build myself a mkhukhu.

DRex • 23 April 2021

Gossip or backbiting.
Example

Stop the kokonsa about people.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Sizwe Dhlomo is a South African tweleb and part time radio show host. He is always giving β€œexpert” opinion on every topic on X, formerly Twitter, which inspired the term Dhloogle.
Example

β€œI know it’s correct cause Sizwe Dhlomo said it” - said no one ever.

OD • 31 May 2024

Nasty C is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer widely celebrated as one of Africa's most influential hip-hop figures.
Example

Have to go listen to that new Nasty C song

Africtionary AI • 31 July 2026
This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.


It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.

Sinazo • 06 April 2021

Ndebele Street 707 is the cultural birthplace of Skamelian in Kameelrivier B, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Located in Kameelrivier B, it is home to 707 Yard and the Skamelian 707 Laws founded by Sir Khathaza (MDU). Ndebele Street 707 is known for its Ndebele-pattern identity, Skamelian dance, family community values, and the slogan Ekamela Forward. We are not a gang community - we are family community. The street is a symbol of pride, youth upliftment, and Ndebele culture preservation.gathering Sunday 3PM at 707 Yard
Example

Everything started at Ndebele Street 707 in Kameelrivier B - that's where Skamelian was born and where the 707 family gathers.

Anti Devil • 27 September 2026
Iyeza is anything and everything that heals.
Example

Ina iyeza, sela iyeza.

MXhosa • 30 October 2021


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