Also known as babalaas is hangover.
Example

Stlamatlama is killing me today.

Sinazo 12 April 2021
Greeting to a King or mighty one
Example

Oviedo oo

Greetings to my king

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin 26 July 2026
1. A person considered to be crazy.

1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.
Example

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.

2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

Tsar 01 November 2023

means beer,sex and meat
Example

really want some dobenya today,

im gona drown my self in dobenya today

Aku Dante Nayr 22 June 2021
A Hlubi word for you are talking nonsense.
Example

Me: Gombo means "a newly developed area. It is the name given by the Xhosas to the City of East London after its foundation in 1836"

You: That is gibberish.

Me: uyarhubha.

Sgasa 23 May 2025

South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as β€œCape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for β€œAfrican”.
Example

They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.
Example

Dai girl li shambula πŸ”₯

CG 16 February 2023

a person that wont let you rob or disrespect him.
Example

You better treat me with respect others i will show you my Ricks side.

busi 11 January 2023
Ilawu is a very offensive term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to Coloureds.
Example

I saw your friend walking with elinye ilawu.

Skhokho 16 June 2025


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