After Tears

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.


Where are we having the After Tears?



IZawa

A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.


IZawa liyahlonipha.

IZawa is a respectful person



Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.


Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!



Tufia kwa

Tufia kwa meaning rejection


Tufia kwa meaning I reject you



Lekker

An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.


That new movie is lekker!

That bunny chow was lekker!

I’m lekker, bru!



Ikuku

Ikuku is a Xhosa term for a vagina or pussy.


"I make that kuku phrrr" - Big Xhosa



Smonday

The moment Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and the anxiety of Monday kicks in.


It’s starting to feel like Smonday now 😭



Bathong

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction


Bathong...he really ate all those chilli's



Mbudlu-mbudlu

Imbudlu-mbudlu is a Xhosa colloquial term for a chubby or fat person.


Did you see him, yimbudlu-middle after he got a job.



Oledi

Oledi is a slang term for mother.
It is basically another spelling for "old lady"


I would kill a nigga for oledi.




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