Fear of women, especially beautiful women.
Example

This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020
A man/boy/guy, also synonymous with "gent", "mjita".

Plural: Ma auti
Example

I was out with ma auti

Mike • 01 June 2022

To walk or move; also an insulting hand gesture.
Example

I go waka reach there.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Morocco's economic heart with Art Deco architecture and Africa's largest port.
Example

Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.
Example

I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021
A lady who has interactions with multiple males
Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu • 01 May 2025

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens
Example

Ngwano ke mokotjo!

snack_rsa • 21 October 2021
Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.
Example

Can I use your zambuk.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example

Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.

Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.

Tshidi (Not Matshidiso) • 20 September 2025
Another term that refers to Covid-19.
Example

This coco has made things difficult for everyone.

Danny • 04 May 2021


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