A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
Example

Yi cylon maan lawey.

Percy • 27 April 2025
In Xhosa culture, Utsiki is the ritual where the bride to be (umakoti) has to eat a goat meat and drinks the sour milk of that particular family in which she is married to. It's basically the ceremony to welcome her to the family.
Example

No one:



Xhosa girls: sbwl utsiki.

MXhosa • 17 June 2021

Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example

Friend: The petrol prices went up again.

Me: Sisekakeni

MXhosa • 02 June 2022
Idlala is a Kasi term for a house.
Example

I want to buy idlala before I turn 30.

Skhokho • 04 August 2021

Chop is a Nigerian slang term for eating.
Example

I dey chop jollof rice.

Adeola • 05 January 2024
Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.
Example

He started crying during tlof tlof.

Skhokho • 30 April 2021

Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Example

Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Administrative capital known for its jacaranda-lined streets and government buildings.
Example

Pretoria's Union Buildings house the South African presidency.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
Example

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

Sinazo • 19 April 2021
To lie or deceive.
Example

Usinidanganye, sema ukweli.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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