For people who as (bad mouth odour)"Gbaso" originated from Yoruba language
Example
I could smell Joshua's "Gbaso"from that distance
It is a Venda name which means protection.
Example
People use condoms as a way of protection.
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.
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
Tsotsi language. Generally means a mistake or nonsense. Can be pronounced as "flop" or "flopo"
Example
Eish ke editse flopo
I made a mistake
A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.
Example
Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.
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