A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.
Example

He left home now he is a bergie.

Varsity Dude 05 May 2021
when a good dancer knows when to leave the stage.
Example

"Chomi o mpethile ka hit/run and ke cachitse"

Bra frans 04 June 2026

Most African countries(Nigeria, Cameron... etc) uses "GBOLA" to describe the male private part called the 'penis'..
Example

Gbola is only for men with big 'dick', if you don't have big 'dick' you don't have "GBOLA".

Ademuwagun promise 26 August 2022
Nelly M is the name that the recent generation / Social Media has given to former South African president, Nelson Mandela.
Example

I miss Nelly M, things would be better if he was still alive.

Varsity Dude 27 August 2021

Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal
Example

So finally Sapa don catch this guy

Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie

Christian 30 August 2022
A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.
Example

Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

JosΓ© Sidney 01 November 2022

Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example

A lot of women struggle with woman on top.

Sinazo 13 May 2021
The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.
Example

I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.

Maps 14 June 2024

A fat woman who looks like an idiot.

She doesn't think she's full of diabetes.
Example

The fattest woman is Ngwije.

Even God himself can't reduce her weight.

RCA bwoys 29 November 2023
Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.
Example

Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.

Xhosa Nostra 15 July 2025


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