Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).
Example

Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.

MXhosa 30 May 2022
Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.
Example

Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

G-Town is another name for Grahamstown (Makanda).
Example

I can't wait to go back to G-Town and see the homies.

Chief 23 May 2025
<p>Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.</p>
Example

<p>Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.</p>

Chief 23 July 2020

Ganja is a widely used term to refer to weed or marijuana.
Example

I'm gonna go home and smoke some ganja.

Chief 23 May 2025
Bobo is a Liberian slang term for a deaf person or even a senseless person.
Example

Small more, you will be bobo.

James04 23 March 2025

Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example

Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example

I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽

Varsity Dude 05 May 2021

Gugs is a shortened term that referes to the township of Gugulethu in Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eGugs

Percy 27 April 2025
A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers
Example

I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.

Siya 10 May 2024


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