A term used to refer to a bribe, usually given to cops or traffic officers.
Example
I gave him some tjotjo and he let me go.
Snokonoko means money, tjhelete ,zaka,moola,magumba and I would encourage majita to have it
Example
Mzala o na le snokonoko
A statement made by bitter and jealous people when they see other people happy(especially a couple).
Example
They are all lovey dovey now but it will end in tears.
A Xhosa greeting used to greet one person. To greet multiple people, you say molweni.
Some people spell it as mholo.
Some people spell it as mholo.
Example
"Molo sisi, kunjani? Uphilile na? Bendicel'umzuzu wokuthetha nawe mna" - Mandisi Dyantyis
A Xhosa clan name that was made famous by former president Nelson Mandela.
Example
Madiba passed away in December 2013.
Do not bore/annoy the person who is buying.
Example
Can't you see he is getting tired of your bullshit? Please O ska bora moreki.
Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.
Example
Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.
This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.
It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example
NdinguJola, Mphankomo...
Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
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