In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.
Example
*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.
Example
I hate travelling to Germiston in the morning. The traffic is crazy.
To flex or to show off
Example
Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.
It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word to mean Milk.
It was invented by RCA boys in around 2022 due to a great increase in the love and desire for milk.
It was invented by RCA boys in around 2022 due to a great increase in the love and desire for milk.
Example
I need Umukamo right now .
T-Ruda is a great milk of all time.
This is an incorrect spelling of mnqundu.
It's so annoying to see so many people misspelling this word 🤦🏽♂️
It's so annoying to see so many people misspelling this word 🤦🏽♂️
Example
No one:
Annoying person: I miss him but umngqund'wakhe.
Example
Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.
Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example
He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.
It's a Zulu word that describes that a person is emotionally damaged.
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