Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example

1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.

2. Sbwl beer today.



3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.

Sinazo 19 July 2020
A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example

I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

Sinazo 05 June 2024

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.

Siya 13 June 2024
Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid
Example

My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

James04 23 March 2025

South African slang word for "cool" or "nice"
Example

I just won a bet in Betway.

Lekker bru.

Danny 26 April 2021
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example

Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.

DRex 16 July 2020

Home... place of residence
Example

ek is nog by die tsari

@the_names_jere 29 November 2021
Waya waya is a widely used term in South Africa that means "all the time".
Example

He's always telling lies waya waya.

Skhokho 03 May 2022

A social media term that means they will hurt you.
Example

You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.

Skhokho 11 May 2021
The skrr skrr way of saying clean.
Example

Just got a new haircut. I look tlean.

Zet 21 May 2021


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