Magriza is a slang term for grandmother.
Example

I was raised by magriza.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.



To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example

I wan japa go South Africa next year.

Adeola • 05 January 2024

Itoti is a general term for a can or tin. It can be a can of beer, food or whatever, as long as it's a can you can call it itoti.
Example

I stopped drinking ngud, I only drink itoti now.

MXhosa • 05 May 2022
Jukulyn is a very dangerous area of Soshanguve, beginning at the north end of the Mabopane Highway. Ambulances, courier services, e-hailing taxis and even pizza deliveries are a no-go in Jukulyn.
Example

She wanted me to go pick her up kgante she stays in Jukulyn. I am not risking my life.

Morena • 24 May 2024

The absence of ass or bums in a woman. See Nyashlessness.
Example

When I was walking around, all I saw was bumlessness.

Danny • 25 July 2026
A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.
Example

Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020

Having sex without a condom.
Example

I'm going in there skoon baba.

MXhosa • 17 May 2021
Jumpas means later on.
Example

I will see you jumpas.

DRex • 15 April 2021

The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example

South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A beautiful person
Example

Bona lezothi

AishArn • 01 December 2021


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