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A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).

I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.

by Sinazo , 26 June 2022

Country: Worldwide

polyandry

polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.

South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.

by Varsity Dude , 15 May 2021

Country: South Africa

6-9

A term that refers to the act of urinating or using the toilet.

This beer is making me 6-9 every 15 minutes.

by Chief , 24 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Smeme

A loyal friend

Si smeme sam ke esi

by Qaqamba , 09 May 2024

Country: South Africa

Mzansi

The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.

People of Mzansi will support their own.

by Sinazo , 08 May 2021

Country: Nigeria

Abeg

A pidgin term for "please" or "I beg".

Abeg! No waste my time!

by Adeola , 20 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Take it or leave it

These are the guys who sell alcohol during the hard lockdown, when there is an alcohol ban. They inflate their prices like crazy. You can even get an 1818 bottle for R850.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.

I got this gin from my Take it or leave it guy.

by Mr Trends , 28 June 2021