Mpesu is a substance made from the bark of the Securidaca longipedunculata tree, which aids men in terms of obtaining an erection and other sexual problems such as weak eraction, early ejaculation, low sex drive. Mpesa can be Mpesu
Example

/ΙͺmˈpΙ›su/
My friend uses mpesu

A popular Tswana/Sotho phrase on social media that means "I would scream". It's used as an expression when something shocking happens.
Example

Imagine if ISIS would come to South Africa. Yhuu nka screama gore.

Mbali • 05 April 2021

Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
Example

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

Siya • 10 May 2024
East London, or eMonti a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province.
Example

East London niggas are always full of shit.

Maps • 14 June 2024

In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

Hyena

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hyena A hyena is a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Hyaenidae.
Example

I saw a hyena.

Pronunciation
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Anna • 13 September 2026

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.
Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy • 28 April 2025
Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.
Example

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

MXhosa • 24 June 2023

properly used to mean a β€œspirit” from

u -> the

m -> child of, person of, thing of

Shulgi -> an ancient Sumerian king who deified him just like Jesus and so people were said to perform wonders β€œIn the name of Shulgi”.
Example

On seeing a ghost: I saw umshologu.

On seeing a magic performance: He’s using umshologu.

A church was in the old days called: The House of umshologu

On someone who loves to go to church: He’s the ash of the house of umshologu. (you can modernize the expression by using β€œfurniture” instead of β€œash”)

Sgasa • 21 May 2025
Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.
Example

"Sidl'ukotini kwedini, cava le jean kwedini" - Rick Rick

Mbali • 26 April 2021


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