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"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

by Muritala , 25 February 2025

Country: South Africa

Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

by MXhosa , 29 May 2022

Country: Senegal

Wakanda

A girl with no nyash who will never have nyash.
She deserves no nyash.

Celia is a wakanda

by RCA bwoys , 07 November 2023

Country: South Africa

Gomora

The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.

If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night

by Mr Trends , 15 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Xokshame

Xokshame is a Xhosa social media slang term for "I am joking / I am lying".

I hate my ex girlfriend. Lol xokshame.

by MXhosa , 29 November 2022

Country: South Africa

Tokantsa

Is to buy WEED, this term started in Mamelodi now is a common word around Pitori.

Bro, Vraiza ujike ko Jeff uTokantse baart

by Thulani Mabuza , 22 April 2022

Country: South Africa

Male Bestie

The most dangerous creature. Male bestie is the guy your girlfriend always tells you not to worry about but you don't know what they do behind closed doors. He is the guy that's always waiting for you to fuck up.

My guy be careful of your girl's male bestie.

by Skhokho , 23 May 2021