Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
Example

I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.

Yanga CPT • 25 April 2025
A slang term for money.

Can also be called amachankura.
Example

I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.

Sinazo • 10 May 2021

A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example

Come here my laaitie

Mr Trends • 10 July 2020
Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.
Example

jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.

Catalyst_X • 07 June 2021

Losing heavily in a race, video game, or sports match.
Example

Kaizer Chiefs got smoked by Milford.

Africtionary AI • 31 July 2026
To leave or go; to move.
Example

Twende, tuko rieng.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.
Example

Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.

MXhosa • 30 May 2021
Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

Pronunciation
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JABUMGWENA • 13 September 2026

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.

See: Tempela
Example

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

DRex • 21 November 2021
A slang term for sex or tlof tlof.
Example

Why do guys fall asleep immediately after umdavazo?

Danny • 04 November 2022


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