An exclamation to get attention or express surprise.
Example

Herh! Wetin happen?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.
Example

Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.

He was wandering all over the place

Thobelani Ncapai 27 June 2022

Oledi is a slang term for mother.

It is basically another spelling for "old lady"
Example

I would kill a nigga for oledi.

Skhokho 09 May 2021
A term we used to use back in the day to refer to the 50c coin. Ama2000 would not know it.
Example

No one:


5 year old me: Ndicela noba yi zuka to buy sweets.

MXhosa 29 July 2021

Example

She has a beautiful punta

Lovejones 28 January 2025
A Xhosa term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty.
Example

Buy 1 drink and get the second one simahla.

Sinazo 11 May 2021

Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.
Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo 27 July 2026
Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.
Example

What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!

MXhosa 13 May 2021

Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.
Example

β€œBafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”

Andy 25 January 2025
To flex or to show off
Example

Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

Mr Trends 19 November 2021


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