Maskandi

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.


I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni



Transi

Itransi is a South African kasi slang term for a car.


The first thing I would buy if I win the lotto is itransi.



Jumpas

Jumpas means later on.


I will see you jumpas.



Bafazi

Creatures which must be avoided by all men To live a peaceful life.


“Bafazi Abanangcondo outy yami”



Mjondolo

A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.


Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa



Kembo

It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward


You're a kembo



Gqwirhy

Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.


I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo



Fasti

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.


Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend



Barbing saloon

A barbershop in Liberian slang.


We coming go to lay barbing saloon jessna



Anti-semitic

Hostile or prejudiced against Jewish people.


Kanye West is being canceled after he made some anti-semitic remarks.




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