Waka

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To walk or move; also an insulting hand gesture.
Example

I go waka reach there.

Africtionary AI 4 days ago
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.

They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example

And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.

DRex 05 May 2021

PSL

PSL is the acronym for Premier Soccer League, which is the South African top flight soccer/football league.
Example

We can't let Mamelodi Sundowns win the PSL title again πŸ€¦πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

Percy 27 April 2025
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example

She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

A very bad way of spelling mntase. It is mostly used by Sotho/Tswana people to mock Xhosa people on social media.
Example

Yho motase, I couldn't believe what I saw.

Skhokho 28 April 2021
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example

I can’t deal with ixelegu.

Xhosa Nostra 14 July 2025

Japa

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To flee, run away, or emigrate abroad. From Yoruba "ja pa" (to run).
Example

Many youth wan japa go abroad.

Africtionary AI 4 days ago
Cherry is a Kasi term to refer to a girl/female. It can also be used to refer specifically to a girlfriend
Example

Ndikhumbula icherry yam ngoku.

MXhosa 24 January 2022

Something very dull, dumb and dangerous
Example

He is a ZANU PF

uCrist 18 July 2021
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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