Skipa is a South African term for a T-shirt.
Example

I need to buy that GALXBOY skipa very soon.

Blessing 26 June 2025
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

Sinazo 28 April 2021

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.

Also see Coco
Example

The third wave of covivi is looming.

Danny 05 May 2021
A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.
Example

Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Family bars are what the skrr skrr generation calls clan names (izithakazelo).
Example

Man, I wish I knew how to recite my Family Bars.

Danny 07 September 2023
is township slang for someone who once had money, someone who was spoiled by their parents/guardians
Example

You're cheese boy ya kgale because o bona masepa nou

Matomes 20 May 2021

New name for Port Elizabeth.
Example

Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?

Mr Trends 24 February 2021
Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.
Example

Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself 17 March 2023
Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"
Example

I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.

S.J 07 June 2021


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