A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Example
Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.
Example
If you get the girl your friends can say to you
Tse Nziiiiiiiima.
Example
I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.
Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
Example
1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.
2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.
Freaky Friday is a day that everyone is allowed to be as freaky as they want, from being a slut to being as creepy. it is celebrated every Friday with the hastag #FreakyFriday
Example
free pass to being Freaky
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example
Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.
This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.
Example
These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.
An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.
Example
Haibo, is this really happening?
Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
Example
South Africans love any song with isgubhu
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