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
This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

Iphara is a South African slang term for a drug addict, mostly those ones who terrorise the community.
Example

He was doing well until he started smoking nyaope. He has now become iphara.

Siya 04 June 2024
Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.
Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo 27 July 2026

A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"

"Let me tell you something buddy"

Godz 02 December 2022
Mjolo basically means dating. It's derived from ukujola which means to date. Therefore mjolo is the act of dating (ukujola).


Other people may spell it as mojolo
Example

Mjolo will nyisa you.

Danny 06 April 2021

Umdlezana is a Xhosa term for a mother of a new born baby.
Plural: Abadlezana
Example

Unqabile because ngumdlezana kaloku.

MXhosa 12 May 2021
Deragatory slang which means to have sexual intercourse, bang .
Example

my Gee, Tommorow my chick will be visiting me, I can't wait to Ashkarine The Banganoy.

Siba da Ntsizwa (GI) 24 August 2025

Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, home to ancient pyramids and modern urban life.
Example

Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been trading since the 14th century.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example

Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.

MXhosa 13 May 2021


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