Worldwide

Black Magic

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.
Example

They use black magic a lot in Limpopo

Sinazo • 29 June 2021
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South Africa

Ngeku

A word the "Mapulane" adults use to refer to a girl.
Example

Heh Ngeku dula fase.

*You girl, Sit down*

Mc'Bird • 05 June 2021
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Nigeria

Gbola

Most African countries(Nigeria, Cameron... etc) uses "GBOLA" to describe the male private part called the 'penis'..
Example

Gbola is only for men with big 'dick', if you don't have big 'dick' you don't have "GBOLA".

Ademuwagun promise • 26 August 2022
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Worldwide

420

420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.
Example

Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.

DRex • 20 April 2021
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Mbhaqanga

Mbhaqanga is the Xhosa version of Maskandi music.
Example

My dad is always listening to Mbhaqanga.

Percy • 21 June 2025
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Lesotho
Sesotho

Sotho

Sotho or Sesotho is a language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. It is similar to Sepedi and Setswana.
Example

I met a beautiful girl who was speaking Sotho.

LinguistZA • 11 July 2025
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Other

POTUS

President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends • 07 November 2020
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South Africa
isiXhosa

iWash

An informal term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to beer.
Example

Sbwl iWash namhlanje.
I am craving beer today.

MXhosa • 02 May 2022
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South Africa

Mambisa

Mambisa is an informal name used to refer to Tembisa township.
Example

I was born and bred in Mambisa.

Maps • 13 June 2024
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Angola

Luanda

Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.
Example

Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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