Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Bafo 01 May 2021
This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

Showing off or being flashy to impress.
Example

Stop the shakara, we know you.

Admin 26 July 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

Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example

I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

MXhosa 27 September 2022
Unotshe is a Xhosa interjection that means never or can be used as "over my dead body". It is pronounced as uno-chair.
Example

I will not allow you to marry my daughter. Unotshe!

Sinazo 16 June 2021

Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means β€˜to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.



To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example

I wan japa go South Africa next year.

Adeola 05 January 2024
Sibeko is a term that has been used to refer to a drunkard. This is due to a character from the famous South African sitcom, Emzini wezinsizwa, who was always drunk.

Now Sibeko is synonymous for drunkard.
Example

Why did you give him money, don't you know he's a Sibeko?

MXhosa 17 October 2021

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.
Example

Mjolo will nyisa you.

DRex 06 April 2021

HIV

This is a very dangerous virus that is mostly spread through sexual intercourse. It currently has no cure but can be managed through medication. If not managed, it can develop into AIDS and intimately kill the person.
Example

People are no longer scared of HIV, the way is see so much random hookups.

Brazo 05 August 2026


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