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.
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example
Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.
Imazi is a Xhosa term for a female animal.
Example
Ndifuna imazi yegusha.
I want a female sheep.
Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.
Example
Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey.
Ekse, I want to buy this thing.
Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".
Example
Chomi, let's go out tonight.
The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.
Example
I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.
A shortened version of "Undincamisile", a Xhosa term to express shock. Undincamisile can also mean "you have kissed me, you kissed me, s/he kissed me", which is not related to the definition we are talking about here.
Example
Girl 1: She has already moved on.
Girl 2: For real? It's only been 2 weeks.
Girl 1: Dead serious.
Girl 2: Ncmsl
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