Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”
Example

Ola my bro, howzit there?

Danny 05 May 2021
Impama is a Nguni term for slap.
Example

Ndizakufaka impama

I will slap you

MXhosa 06 January 2022

Ikaka is a Xhosa term for shit or feces.
Example

Uthetha Ikaka.

You are talking shit.

MXhosa 13 October 2022
Nindahlule is a general Xhosa phrase meaning I'm in disbelief .
Example

out of disappointment : "yho hayi nindahlule"

Annie raghu 24 January 2025

Dhloogle is a term used on X, formerly Twitter to refer to Sizwe Dhlomo’s tendency of “knowing” everything under the sun. You can ask him anything and he will have an answer. No articles, no references, just him being sure about everything.
Example

Guy 1: I just heard that in 1994, ANC won the elections but Nelson Mandela made the call to give it to the IFP for stability.



Guy 2: where did you hear that?



Guy 1: From Dhloogle.

OD 31 May 2024
Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.
Example

That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.

Chief 14 June 2023

Isabhongo is a Xhosa term for that smelly burp, especially after you mix amasi and meat.
Example

What’s that smell? 🤢



Ungodly isabhongo usisi wakho.

Themba 15 May 2025
To jaiva is to dance.
Example

I need to learn uku jaiva.

Danny 26 June 2021

1632 is the area code of Tembisa, a township in Gauteng, South Africa.
Example

I represent 1632 till I die!

Maps 14 June 2024
A beautiful person
Example

Bona lezothi

AishArn 01 December 2021


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