Lekker
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!
Mazimba
Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.
someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.
nyashlessness
(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness
Ikhankatha
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.