Crazy or mentally unstable.
Example

This heat go make person kolo.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Kasi term that refers to soccer/football.
Example

Everyone in my neighbourhood loves diski.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

Istabane or isitabane is a derogatory term for a gay person.
Example

Dai man ke stabane.

That man is gay.

LinguistZA 14 December 2022
A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❀️ 21 July 2025

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Example

I was born and bred in South Africa.

MXhosa 10 May 2022

Yoh

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A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief 2 days ago

General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example

No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.

DRex 24 July 2020

ode

dunse untrained
Example

that boy is an ode

Zack Grealish 23 February 2025

Sycophant

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A person who does extra favors to get a favor
Example

The manager surrounded himself with sycophant who praised every decision, no matter how flawed

[email protected] 3 days ago
A slang term for bums or ass.
Example

She got a big booty so I call her Big Booty!

Adeola 11 May 2022


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