Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Bafo 01 May 2021
In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.
Example

He speaks that Model C English.

Themba 27 March 2025

A tswape is a South African term for a massive wedgy (when your underwear is stuck between your butt cheeks).
Example

I had a tswepe during the people and I was so embarrassed to remove it.

CG 04 May 2022

011

011 is the Johannesburg dialling code. It can also used to refer to Johannesburg.
Example

I rep 011 till I die!

Zama 10 August 2025

To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
Example

Stop to yarn dust, talk true.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Is a term used in South Africa to refer to a situation where two people who are not married are living together.
Example

Those ones will never get married. They've been doing vat n sit for more than 5 years.

Skhokho 03 May 2022
Ikari is a kasi term for a car.
Example

Uthenge ikari ne dladla.
He bought a car and a house.

Skhokho 04 August 2021

Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho
Example

The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.

DRex 08 May 2021
Also known as S'Pitori, is the language spoken by native people of Pretoria (Pitori). It is a combination of Pedi and Tswana, with a bit of Tsotsi taal.
Example

I speak a bit of Tswana plus sepitori.

Mr Trends 21 July 2020


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