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Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.

Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the word—"Chaleyyyyy!"—is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

Kofi • 6 days ago

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South Africa

Lizbet

The name South Africans gave Queen Elizabeth when she died 😅

Example

Hitler is reportedly having a nice time with Lizbet in hell.

DRex • 09 September 2022

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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Dollar

Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Example

Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

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South Africa

Igali

Igali is a term used in parts of the Eastern Cape to refer to a shack.

Example

Igali lam liyavuza.

DRex • 01 March 2025

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South Africa

Fororo

Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.

Example

When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.

Zama • 25 June 2024

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Zambia

Mary

The only female Webster Spida loves

Example

Mary is so esculent

OG Spida • 27 October 2023

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South Africa

Shandis

A term used to refer to "something" or a thing.

Example

Have you seen that shandis?

Skhokho • 11 May 2023

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Umkhwetha

A young Xhosa man being initiated into manhood at initiation school.

Plural is abakhwetha.

Example

He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021

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Worldwide

420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.

Example

Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.

DRex • 20 April 2021

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South Africa

Mogodu

Mogodu is a South African dish which is a combination of chopped serobe (tripe) and mala (intestines), served as a stew often with hot pap or dumpling

Example

I can’t wait for Monday so that I can have mogodu at Mogodu Monday.

Mamba • 17 June 2025

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