Gbelleh

Foolish, stupid


Dey gar dah gbelleh



Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.


Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.



Ingwa

Chalk


How many chalks do you have?
Ufise Ingwa zingahe?



Women Crush Wednesday

women crush Wednesday is a day dedicated to all the important women in our lives. it's is celebrated every Wednesday with the hastag #WomenCrushWednessday


happy women crush Wednesday to all the women❤️



Zaka

A kasi word that is used to refer to money. 


I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well



Catchile

A widely used slang term for saying someone has caught feelings.


I can't believe icatchile idyan.



Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.


I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.



Holding a candle

A term used when someone tags along with a couple, either on a date or when they are just chilling.


I'm tired of always being the one holding a candle. I need a girlfriend.



Side chick

A side chick is a girl that is being dated by a guy who is in a serious relationship with someone else (main chick).


The girl he was with is his side chick.



Waya waya

Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".


He's always telling lies waya waya.




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