Illegal drinking place. In South Africa, it refers to unlicensed bars in Kasi and has become a mainstream word.
Example
I last saw him drinking Zamalek at the shebeen yesterday.
A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example
After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking
Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).
Example
I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.
If you say that something will happen with immediate effect or with effect from a particular time, you mean that it will begin to apply or be valid immediately or from the stated time.
Example
No one:
Cyril Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect!
A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example
1. My name is Feleb
2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example
Where are we having the After Tears?
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example
Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.
A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.
Example
Sure grootman, zkhiphani.
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