Kwipupujya

It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word invented by RCA Bwoys to represent the state of being alone(urself) in a troublesome situation. You just need to cater for urself alone.


Brohh ipupujye mehnn ... Meaning do it urself .



Aahn ei

“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.


“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”

“Aahn ei.”



Nyhori

Inyhori is a Xhosa slang term that’s used to refer to someone with one eye.


They stabbed him in the eye, now yinyhori.


Pronunciation:
by MXhosa

Roomza

Roomza / Rumza is your roommate. It is mostly used to refer to res roommate or hostel roommate.


My roomza likes stealing my groceries.



Glamour Boys

Glamour Boys is another nickname for the South African soccer team Kaizer Chiefs.


The Glamour Boys will beat Masandawana.



SBWL

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.


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. 



Ngxaza

Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.


“Chapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”



Vosho

A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.


Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.



Thesha

To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business


U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag



Gurans

Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.


Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.
It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.




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