Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example
Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.
An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.
Example
Haibo, is this really happening?
The lethal vodka that is produced by Sminnorf.
Example
She was downing 1818, that's why she's this drunk.
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.
Urhulu Sesi Omkhulu Baba woMundu
Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Urhulu is Big Sister of a person's Father
Example
Sithe Masifika Khabo Baba Urhulu Wajabula
By the time We arrived at Father's home Aunty was happy
One of the most popular name in textbook examples. This is the guy who always buy a lot of unnecessary things in the textbook.
Example
No one:
Maths textbook: Thabo bought 20 watermelons and 16 condoms, how many cousins does Thabo have?
420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.
Example
Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.
An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example
Come here jare!
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