An idiot; a stupid or silly person. The Sunday Times newspaper shames wrongdoers in public life with its Mampara of the Week award.
Example

Kaizer Chiefs fans are Mamparas.

DRex 05 May 2021
Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.

Americans would call it prom
Example

I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.

Sinazo 13 April 2021

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.
Example

Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

Ayanda Msibi 15 January 2024
Malegeni is a slang term used in Zambia to refer to a catapult or a slingshot. It is typically a Y-shaped wooden branch with rubber bands attached, used to shoot small stones or pellets.
Example

The politician waved a malegeni during the rally to make a symbolic statement against the government.

Ken 20 July 2026

Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.
Example

Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.

Yanga CPT 17 May 2024
A car.
Example

Amepark ndai nje.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

ANC

The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.
Example

I would rather die than to vote for the ANC thieves.

OD 31 May 2024
Older Taker is referring to an Old thief
Example

This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief

French Ovotu Abraham 29 August 2025

These Cameroonian,male or female who are specialized in the act of scamming
Example

Pablo is a nges boy

Rambo 15 August 2022
Hit
Example

I will slaan that oak

jordan 22 May 2025


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