A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.
Example

Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.

Mbali • 05 April 2021
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.
Example

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

Mbali • 26 April 2021

Capping means Talking or explaining
Example

why u dey capp naw or why you are you capping nonsense

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2022
Common South African greeting that translates roughly as β€œHow are you?”, β€œHow are things?” or just β€œHello”. It is derived from β€œHow is it?”
Example

Ola my bro, howzit there?

Danny • 05 May 2021

Financial Dating is just a different "woke" term for prostitution!
Example

No one:



Girls these days: Financial Dating is where it's at.

Chief • 06 December 2024
Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Example

Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.

Chief • 23 July 2020
Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.
Example

β€œChapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

MXhosa • 06 October 2023

Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)
Example

Please buy me dokafleh sneaker

James04 • 23 March 2025
A girl or girlfriend.
Example

Yule dame ni wa fiti.

Admin • 26 July 2026


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