In Nguni languages, unondindwa is a derogatory term used to refer to a whore or sfebe.
Example

No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Zet 14 June 2021
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
Example

We use a lot of colloquial terms in our everyday lingo.

MXhosa 12 May 2021

Sthandwa means “my love” or “baby”.
Example

I love you, sthandwa.

Faku 29 April 2025
A term used to describe extreme poverty
Example

SAPA don hold my guy

Annie 28 February 2022

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Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

Africtionary AI 27 July 2026
Iphara is a South African slang term for a drug addict, mostly those ones who terrorise the community.
Example

He was doing well until he started smoking nyaope. He has now become iphara.

Siya 04 June 2024

Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example

Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.



It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.
Example

Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.

Lels 02 June 2021

A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.
Example

Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.

Sinazo 13 April 2021
One thing that makes men go crazy
Example

Ndizthandela nje impundu

iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu

Sibeko 07 June 2023


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