South Africa

Papsak

Papsak is the foil container that's put inside a box of wine (3L or 5L). The term can be used to
refer to to cheap or low quality wine.
Example

We used to moer papsak when we were learning to drink.

Zet • 14 June 2021
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South Africa

Huzit

Pronounced: Hoo-zet.

South African slang: How are you doing?

The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
Example

Hi my friend, huzit?

CapraNubiana • 01 April 2025
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South Africa

Wendy Williams Day

Wendy Williams day is a holiday that is celebrated in South Africa every year on April 10th... This is of course according to Wendy Williams and whoever lied to her because there's no such.
Example

We are having a huge braai for Wendy Williams Day.

Mbali • 18 March 2021
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South Africa

Nondindwa

In Nguni languages, unondindwa is a derogatory term used to refer to a whore or sfebe.
Example

No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Zet • 14 June 2021
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Liberia

Kubba

Crook; out-smart; cunning; well-experienced
Example

Dis girl da kubaNo, I am a kuba. I still learnin

James04 • 23 March 2025
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South Africa

Nyamao

A baSotho/Tswana swear word that means your mother's cunt. In Xhosa it would be msunu kanyoko.
Example

"Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao" - 25k, Culture Vulture

Danny • 16 April 2021
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Nigeria

Botty

These word BOTTY stand for a person which comes from a rich background
Example

Soyinka is a botty boy

Muhammed • 28 November 2024
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South Africa

Jomo

Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example

Did you see that goal by Jomo?

Stanley • 21 April 2025
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South Africa
isiXhosa

Uyadika

Is a Xhosa term for "You are annoying".
It can also mean "He/She is annoying"... depending on the pronunciation.
Example

Example 1: Don't talk to me, uyadika (you are annoying).

Example 2: I stopped talking to her because uyadika (she is annoying).

MXhosa • 11 May 2021
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Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.
Example

Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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