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A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).

I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.

by Sinazo , 26 June 2022

Country: South Africa

Weed

This is the best herb to get you relaxed. It was once illegal to grow this shit in South Africa, but now motherfuckers are growing it all over.

Dude, where did you get the weed we had last night? It was the bomb.

by Chief , 19 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Ndutsu

Indutsu is a Xhosa vulgar word that means butt or ass.
Also see mdidi.

Ndakukhaba unye endutsu.
Utheth'indutsu.

by MXhosa , 18 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Jiva

Jiva is a kasi term for dancing. It can also be spelt as Jaiva.

Ey wena uyathanda uku jiva.
You like dancing

by Danny , 26 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Mize

To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.

Girls will mize you when you are broke!

by Varsity Dude , 08 August 2021

Country: Nigeria

Woto Woto

Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.

"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.

by Adeola , 14 July 2025