Thuso Phala is a popular dance move that was first started by the South African soccer player named Thuso Phala.
Example
I'm learning the Thuso Phala dance.
Tao is a slang term for a 'thousand' (money).
Example
My life would be better if I could get 5 tao right now.
Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.
Example
I will not take directions from ityhagi.
These are the guys who sell alcohol during the hard lockdown, when there is an alcohol ban. They inflate their prices like crazy. You can even get an 1818 bottle for R850.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.
They got the name because they don't care, it's either you buy at their 500% price or you leave it.
Example
I got this gin from my Take it or leave it guy.
Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.
Example
If you get the girl your friends can say to you
Tse Nziiiiiiiima.
Tribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.
Example
Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans.
Slang for the Covid-19 virus. Derived from the word "Covid"
Example
I had the 'Vid last month. Had to go to a quarantine site for 14 days.
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