Ikhaya lokugqibela

Ikhaya lokugqibela is a term in Xhosa that means the last resting place (where a person is buried).


I'm praying for everyone who tries to steal my lover to go kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela



Ashkarine The Banganoy

Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .


my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.



Hun

Hun is a South African slang term for a girl or chick.


Khayelitsha huns will finish your money and leave you.



Uyanya

Used to describe someone whose talking shit.


Uyanya iselwe nguwe la drink



JOMO

Joy Of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnected as a form of self-care.
Antonym: FOMO


Ever since I stopped drinking, I moved from FOMO to JOMO.



Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.


We need more pap for the braai.



Voke

To tease or make fun of


Please don’t voke me.



Covivi

Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.
Also see Coco


The third wave of covivi is looming.



Thungisani

When you are finally in a serious relationship.


Thungisani guys



Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.


I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.




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