To mize is to overlook/ignore something or someone intentionally.
Example

Girls will mize you when you are broke!

Varsity Dude 08 August 2021
Sinister or scary in a way that causes fear and unease.
Example

The way you look at her, that's bookie bro.

Ken 04 August 2026

Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

Admin 26 July 2026
The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.
Example

They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.

DRex 10 July 2020

Short for mntasekhaya. A Xhosa term of endearment for family i.e siblings, cousins or even a dear friend.
Example

- Yho mntase, you should have seen the way he looked at me.

- Never let men play you, mntase. Banyise bonke.

Chief 19 July 2020
A Zambian slang term for money, specifically a hundred Kwacha note.
Example

I need to go to the bank to get some zali.

Grace ❀️ 21 July 2025

An Afrikaans slang term for pussy or cunt. it is typically considered a foul word as it is often used to refer to or describe something with great disgust.
Example

Get out of here jou ma se poes

DRex 26 April 2021
Peto is a Xhosa feminine slang term for "friend".
Example

Hayi peto, where are you going?

Chief 21 July 2026

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor β€˜barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example

Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.

DRex 16 July 2020
Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example

I need to relearn Bemba.

Grace ❀️ 21 July 2025


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