In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).
Example
I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
she keeps telling me I'm fat and she is always making derogatory remarks.
A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.
Example
Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.
Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.
Example
When I saw my mechanicβs for, I knew he was the right one for the job.
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.
Example
There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example
I canβt deal with ixelegu.
Example
As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.
Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.
Example
Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.
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