Imazi is a Xhosa term for a female animal.
Example

Ndifuna imazi yegusha.

I want a female sheep.

Xhosa Nostra 14 July 2025
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends 19 July 2020

Something of good quality
Example

Da man correh oh

James04 23 March 2025
Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Example

Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Is someone whom u consider to be ur brother / someone close to u but some people think that a male bestie is someone who wants to ruin ur relationship. That is not true, a male bestie is like a boy bestie.
Example

A male bestie stands by u when u are in tough times

Shaba 28 November 2022

If you say that something will happen with immediate effect or with effect from a particular time, you mean that it will begin to apply or be valid immediately or from the stated time.
Example

No one:

Cyril Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect!

Mr Trends 12 July 2020
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.
Example

No one:

Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.

Varsity Dude 21 April 2021

O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) is Africa's busiest airport and the primary aviation gateway to Southern Africa. It is located in Kempton Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, and it handles over 21 million passengers annually.
Example

I am catching my flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Chief 31 July 2026
Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Example

Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025


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