A term we used to use back in the day to refer to the 50c coin. Ama2000 would not know it.
Example

No one:


5 year old me: Ndicela noba yi zuka to buy sweets.

MXhosa 29 July 2021
Is the slang term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.
Example

I'm coming from Rankuwa.

Mr Trends 08 August 2021

A narrow West African country with palm-lined beaches, phosphate mining, and French influence.
Example

LomΓ©, Togo's capital, is a major port city on the Gulf of Guinea.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.
Example

I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.

Sinazo 12 April 2021

10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.

The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example

I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.

CG 22 July 2026

Nxa

It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something
Example

This food is very nxa

Nxa I'll see you later

Anxnymxus008 29 June 2024

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❀️ 21 July 2025

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

Refers to being good, okay or doing well/fine.
Example

- How are you? Are you okay?

- Ngimnandi

Baba Ka ThabileJr 20 October 2021
Ogidi means War, or disagreement
Example

Ogigi: There is a Fight

French Ovotu Abraham 18 July 2023


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