Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Bafo 01 May 2021
It is a hybrid-kinyarwada word invented by RCA bwoys to mean the act of being in a great trouble that can even lead to loss of life as well as some body parts.
Example

If he finds you during the same moment, he will widen you. (Arakwagura)

KEEN 07 November 2023

6-9

A term that refers to the act of urinating or using the toilet.
Example

This beer is making me 6-9 every 15 minutes.

Chief 24 July 2020
The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.
Example

I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.

Skhokho 27 October 2023

Bathu is a kasi slang term for shoes.
Example

Ola boy, we see your new bathu iyababa.

Skhokho 24 May 2021
People who are extremely ignorant, yet simultaneously extremely arrogant.
Example

He thinks he knows more than scientists, he is very agnorant.

OD 12 January 2022

This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.


It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.

Sinazo 06 April 2021
Istabane or isitabane is a derogatory term for a gay person.
Example

Dai man ke stabane.

That man is gay.

LinguistZA 14 December 2022

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
Example

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
The term for a student at Rhodes University, South Africa.

Rhodes is notorious for its heavy-drinking scene. Thus, being a Rhodent is also synonymous with drinking heavily.
Example

Rhodents were overdrinking everyone at that party last night.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021


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