To have fun or enjoy oneself.
Example

Weekend tunaenda kubamba.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Zulu people who are rooted or practicing their tradition, they wear their Zulu regalia, play Maskandi music etc
Example

Amabhinca are also known as Bhinca nation.

A group of Amabhinca were seen in a mall wearing their traditional attire.

Pronunciation
by Bongani Ndwandwe
Bongani Ndwandwe • 14 October 2026

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.
Example

Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

Themba • 27 March 2025
A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.
Example

Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe

Sinazo • 23 April 2021

The most successful soccer team in South Africa (and most rich). It is nicknamed masandawana or kabo yellow.
Example

Mamelodi Sundowns is winning the league again this season, after snatching it from Kaizer Chiefs last season on the last game.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021
I'm not with it
Example

You want me to sacrifice my time for something that won't work out? Andizi shame

Manana • 09 October 2021

Family bars are what the skrr skrr generation calls clan names (izithakazelo).
Example

Man, I wish I knew how to recite my Family Bars.

Danny • 07 September 2023
The last year of high school (grade 12).
Example

I can't wait to do my matric.

Mr Trends • 14 April 2021

To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
South Africa's financial capital, born from gold mining and now a multicultural metropolis.
Example

Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum documents the struggle against racial segregation.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


© 2020 Africtionary®