Umpu is a Xhosa word for a gun.
Example

Ndifuna umpu wam
I want my gun.

OD 26 July 2025
A lady who has interactions with multiple males
Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu 01 May 2025

To joke, tease, or mess around, often at someone's expense.
Example

Dem dey cruise you, no vex.

Admin 26 July 2026
This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
Example

Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?
Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?

Guy 1: Lekker bro.
Guy 2: Aweh!

Chief 15 July 2020

intshiza is a Xhosa slang term for a gun.
Example

I had to give them my phone, one of them ebephethe intshiza.

MXhosa 26 May 2021
Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.
Example

I am a proud Pedi.

Tumelo Thobejane 01 November 2022

A South African slang term for township.
Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
A rich person or a boss.
Example

Yule mse ni sonko.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Amazaza is a South African slang term for Sunglasses.
Example

Why are you wearing amazaza at night?

Skhokho 02 July 2022
Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali 26 March 2021


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