A guy/ gentleman/clever man
Example

How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)

JB Zwa • 20 November 2022
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means β€˜to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.



To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example

I wan japa go South Africa next year.

Adeola • 05 January 2024

To know or understand something well.
Example

She sabi cook well well.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Andizi is a Xhosa term for I am not coming.
Example

Q: Are you coming or not?

A: Andizi!

MXhosa • 12 May 2021

A colloquial and sometimes controversial South African slang term historically used to refer to a person of Indian descent, often carrying complex cultural or derogatory connotations depending on the context.
Example

He grew up in Chatsworth and proudly identifies as a charou who loves hot mutton curry and playing Thunee.

Raj • 03 September 2026
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Example

Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Mse

A guy, dude, or person. From "mse" for a fellow.
Example

Yule mse ni poa.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.
Example

You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.

Bafo • 13 May 2021

Nca

Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example

That’s some nca car you have there.

Brazo • 28 July 2026
Is a slang term for money.
Example

I need amachankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021


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