Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
A term in Sepitori that refers to those small cellphones with no internet. Those phones you just use for calls and sms. Xhosa people call it tilili
Example
I use my lepopotane for my side chicks, and I make sure I hide it inside the spare wheel so that my main chick doesn't see it.
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example
I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.
This is a sex position where the woman goes on top of the man.
Example
How did you learn to do the cowgirl like that?
University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Students who go here think they breathe flavoured air and will make sure you know it.
Example
No one:
Wits student: Wits is better than UCT but this is a conversation y'all are not ready for.
Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example
I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.
An offensive term used to refer to men who suffer from premature ejaculation (men who cum early).
Example
She says she won't sleep with him again cause he is a 2 minute noodle.
K-leg is a Nigerian Pidgin term for when a situation or topic is either suspicious or untrue.
Example
You sure of dis tin wey you dey talk so? Dis matter get k-leg.
Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example
Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol
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