To tweak, act irrationally, or do/say something crazy, stupid, or out of pocket. It can refer to someone being under the influence of substances such as weed or lean, but can also be used when someone is completely sober and simply acting ridiculous.
Example
“Lomjitha uyablipa”
“Stop bliparing”
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Example
Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.
Example
"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap
Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something “cool”, “okay”, or “all right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.
Example
Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.
Girl 2: Ayoba
Skamelian genre
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Skamelian genre is the music that is played when dancing a Skamelian Dance
Example
Skamelian People by play it when Dancing Skamelian Dance MDU AkA Khathaza still remains the inventor of Skamelian Genre too
The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.
Example
"The robot is red..."
This is a very dangerous virus that is mostly spread through sexual intercourse. It currently has no cure but can be managed through medication. If not managed, it can develop into AIDS and intimately kill the person.
Example
People are no longer scared of HIV, the way is see so much random hookups.
Example
No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.
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.
Example
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.
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