Tao is a slang term for a 'thousand' (money).
Example
My life would be better if I could get 5 tao right now.
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.
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.
A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example
"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"
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
Other people may spell it as mojolo
Example
Mjolo will nyisa you.
Umdlezana is a Xhosa term for a mother of a new born baby.
Plural: Abadlezana
Plural: Abadlezana
Example
Unqabile because ngumdlezana kaloku.
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.
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.
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
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