Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example
I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.
Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example
He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.
Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid
Example
My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".
Example
He's always telling lies waya waya.
A social media term that means they will hurt you.
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