A colloquial and sometimes controversial South African slang term historically used to refer to a person of Indian descent, often carrying complex cultural or derogatory connotations depending on the context.
Example

He grew up in Chatsworth and proudly identifies as a charou who loves hot mutton curry and playing Thunee.

Raj • 03 September 2026
A skrr skrr way of referring to the ancestors.
Example

You fam, the underground gang won't be happy about that.

Mbali • 26 April 2021

A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example

We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example

Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.

Varsity Dude • 30 April 2021

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
also Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho
Mobile Money
Example

Please send me Mpesa

ReginaNdzo • 11 September 2026

First Lady Of The United States
Example

Did you hear that the FLOTUS plagiarized her speech?

Mr Trends • 07 November 2020
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example

The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.

Danny • 10 July 2026

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.
Example

They use black magic a lot in Limpopo

Sinazo • 29 June 2021
Ogidi means War, or disagreement
Example

Ogigi: There is a Fight

French Ovotu Abraham • 18 July 2023


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