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

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

Varsity Dude 15 May 2021
Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.
Example

Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.

Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.

MXhosa 28 May 2021
This is the most common curse word, mostly used to chase a dog away.

Some may spell it as Tsek
Example

Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.

Chief 10 July 2020

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.
Example

I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!

Chief 07 August 2020
The United Kingdom; abroad, especially the UK.
Example

Him just come back from Jand.

Admin 26 July 2026

A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.

Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Example

yoh this girl ke shandapha.

Skhokho 01 May 2021
A tswape is a South African term for a massive wedgy (when your underwear is stuck between your butt cheeks).
Example

I had a tswepe during the people and I was so embarrassed to remove it.

CG 04 May 2022

Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example

Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.

Danny 08 September 2021
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
Example

That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!

Chief 10 July 2020


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