Is a South African slang term for prison or jail.
Example

Idanyane can cause you to do things you never thought you'd do.

MXhosa 16 May 2021
What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Masandawana is a nickname for South African soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns.
Example

I'm a loyal supporter of masandawana.

MXhosa 13 May 2021
Nyash, also known as ass is used to describe different categories of ladies depending on their origin. Ladies from Banda, Gulu, and Karamoja have no nyash. They are time wasters.
Example

The word nyash is used to describe big ass, or booty.

Okongo Martin 10 August 2022

Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.
Example

Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.

MXhosa 16 May 2021
Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

Admin 26 July 2026

4-5

A South African slang term for penis
Example

He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.

Chief 01 August 2020
Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moรงambique.
Example

Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Inteshe is a Xhosa term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. It is the synonym of mkhaba.
Example

I've stopped eating meat because wow, inteshe.

MXhosa 12 May 2021
Another term that refers to Covid / Coronavirus.

Also see Coco
Example

The third wave of covivi is looming.

Danny 05 May 2021


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