A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.
Example

From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.

DRex 10 July 2020
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example

I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.

Mr Trends 26 April 2021

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi 5 days ago
Plural: Abazwayi
An informal Xhosa term that refers to umkhwetha.
Example

I have to go see abazwayi in December

MXhosa 02 June 2021

Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.
Example

That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.

Chief 14 June 2023

Slang

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Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.
Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo 8 hours ago

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example

The meeting has ended. Chapwa.

Grace ❤️ 21 July 2025
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example

She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.
Example

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

Muritala 25 February 2025
An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.
Example

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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