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O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.

Friend 1: Why are you so down, o jewa ke?
Friend 2: Eish my friend, my boyfriend has been cheating on me with that slut from Pitori.

by Mr Trends , 26 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Jiki jiki

Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.

When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.

by Skhokho , 26 May 2022

Country: South Africa

Smayo

Ismayo is a Zulu slang term for vagina.

Ngifuna sona ismayo tonight.

by MXhosa , 28 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Gabhadiya

Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.

That man is a gabhadiya.

by DRex , 07 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Ayeye

Ayeye In some Southern African languages (e.g., Xhosa), it can mean "you're in trouble".

Ayeye! The game is about to start!

by tammy , 11 August 2025

Country: South Africa

Dyco

An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany

Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does

by Colani , 18 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.

Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

by Themba , 27 March 2025