Dubane

Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.


Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.



Munchies

Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)


....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.



inganekwane

a fairytale


uthisha uzixoxele inganekwane



shlama

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)


have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)



Bundle of joy

A bundle of joy is a toddler or a small child.
The term was populirized on social media when mothers posted pictures of their children with the caption "My bundle of joy".


These bundle of joys should go back to school full time. There's no peace when they are around the house all day.



Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.


Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.



Spaza

Not to be confused with Spaza shop... Is the name used to refer to Xhosa rap or Xhosa hip hop. It is not clear how the name went from being a kasi shop to a music genre.


You know guys from cape Town like listening to Spaza music.



Cheese Boy

A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.


From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.



Thonqo

Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.


Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.



Shela

A Zulu word for asking a girl/guy out.


Ladies must also shela now. #WomenHaveToShela




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