A person who does extra favors to get a favor
Example
The manager surrounded himself with sycophant who praised every decision, no matter how flawed
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?
Kuningi is a popular Zulu term that means it's a lot. It is frequently used by social media users to express feeling overwhelmed by too much information or multiple challenges at once.
Example
A lot is going on in Mzansi right now. Kuningi and it's getting kuningier.
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example
I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.
Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?
This is apparently a thing these days. Are these ama2000 who are always posting their numbers on social media asking for "status viewers". Yeah, these kids are very weird.
Example
She has so many contacts because she is a WhatsApp influencer.
Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example
The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.
Itshemba (pronounced Chamber) is what Xhosa people call a bucket used to pee at night, to avoid going to pee outside. This is used when there is no inside toilet.
Example
Baby iphi itshemba, I want to pee.
A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example
1. My name is Feleb
2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb
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