A Xhosa and Zulu term for thick curdled milk, also known as maas; similar to yoghurt. A traditional drink, amasi is now produced commercially.
Example

Xhosa people would choose amasi over meat.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example

ama 1k should just retire from social media.

Mr Trends 23 October 2025

Good kind Philosophy of the hosh slang in all different languages to tell each origin of place, when and why.
Example

You sound like a alhoshnability kind of a person

Dr Grey 03 April 2026
A Kinyarwanda hybrid term used to refer to a person who is dumb af and does some really dum shit.
Example

- We NGWIJE!

- Cyaze uri ngwije.

- Nelson ni yo ngwije ya mbere nabonye ndaq.

- Kenny Sol yarameze nka ngwije ari gupresenta.

. 08 November 2023

Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.
Example

I speak SeSotho at home.

Cody 29 November 2024
A Zulu word for asking a girl/guy out.
Example

Ladies must also shela now. #WomenHaveToShela

Skhokho 11 May 2021

This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.
Example

Tonight, we deserve to have braai and celebrate the great year we've had

Chief 11 July 2020
To stand and be at alert or wait.
Example

Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.



Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed

Abioye 07 December 2024

Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
Example

Wola bade.

Pronunciation
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CapraNubiana 22 July 2026
A general term used to refer to a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Example

We are led by a very good fighter.

Chief 23 July 2020


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