Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something “cool”, “okay”, or “all right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.
Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.
Girl 2: Ayoba
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.
Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.
Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.
South African Minister of Finance. His signature used to be in SA money hence his name is often referred to when skrr skrr gang is talking about money.
Tito Mboweni, sha sha...
South African slang word for brother, directly derived from the Afrikaans language
You peep that broer over there? He makes nca music!
Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a “d” after every sound. For example “Molweni” would be “modolwedenidi”.
Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.
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.
Is a general term used to refer to "around people" or ween there are people present.
Imagine, they were busy kissing during the people.
Ukusarha is a slang term that means you are always asking for things from people. For example, you are always asking for free alcohol, you never buy.
Yho I don't wanna chill with that guy again, uyasharha.
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