Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.
Example

Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.

Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.

LinguistZA 13 October 2022
A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.
Example

The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Nawa

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An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or wonder.
Example

Nawa o! This traffic no dey finish.

Africtionary AI 1 day ago
Is a Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Example

Voetsek utsho ngezinza ezibomvu.

MXhosa 12 May 2021

Beke le beke is a Basotho (Tswana, Pedi, Sotho) term for weekly or week after week.
Example

I do this beke le beke... asbonge.

Mr Trends 19 May 2021
A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”
Example

You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!

Grace ❤️ 21 July 2025

A beautiful girl



A girl
Example

Singo winya okuna ondjee

Toptop 14 February 2022

Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example

I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.

Bafo 01 May 2021

A cylon is a term generally used in Gqeberha that means a crazy person or a psycho.
Example

Yi cylon maan lawey.

Percy 27 April 2025
Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.
Example

Haisuka ngu thonqo lo

This is an idiot.

MXhosa 27 July 2023


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