Bathong

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.


Bathong, that's so crazy.



Bliksem

To hit someone to a pulp.


Don't try me, I will bliksem you.



Izinza

Is a Xhosa term for pubic hair.


Voetsek utsho ngezinza ezibomvu.



Zol

A word that refers to Marijuana or weed


When people zol, they put saliva on the paper and then they share that zol. But also they are moving saliva



Msotra

Msotra is the slang term for Soweto township.


Ngise Msotra and I'm chillin' with the thugs



Ben 10

In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.


I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.



Kucheza

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.


I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.



Luanda

Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.


Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.



Yah neh

Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you


Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"

When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that



Sad generation

The generation of people who are sad during the week and extremely happy on weekends. You will see them with their Savannas on their heads, dancing to amapiano.


"We are a sad generation with happy pictures"
I am a proud member of the "sad generation".




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