Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Tao

Tao is a slang term for a 'thousand' (money).
Example

My life would be better if I could get 5 tao right now.

Mr Trends • 04 August 2021

Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from β€œold timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example

Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό • 14 July 2026
Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.

That's what we used to get girls back in the day.
Example

Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🀣

Skhokho • 04 May 2021

Is an Oshiwambo word that simply means love
Example

Ohole so nice

Me β˜ΊοΈπŸ’• • 23 September 2021
Peto is a Xhosa feminine slang term for "friend".
Example

Hayi peto, where are you going?

Chief • 21 July 2026

A South African slang term for money.
Example

I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.

Danny • 24 July 2023
Currency of Tanzania (TZS) issued by the Bank of Tanzania. 1 Shilling = 100 senti.
Example

Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).

Some call it Klipa.
Example

I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Sinazo • 08 April 2021
A new drug in Pitori that is 10 times stronger and addictive than nyaope.
Example

Kreng kreng is finishing the youth of Pretoria

Mr Trends • 03 February 2022


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