Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.
Example

I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.

Mane • 25 June 2021
A South African slang term to calm down or relax.
Example

I will be chillaxing by the beach all day today.

Siya • 10 August 2025

Describes a location, either at home school or any place.
Example

Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.

Simmy • 14 October 2021
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Example

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

A name for someone who is famous than a celebrity on facebook.
Example

1. My name is Feleb

2. I will rather be a feleb than a celeb

Mr Lincoln • 07 February 2026
Tufia kwa meaning rejection
Example

Tufia kwa meaning I reject you

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025

Coloured, formerly Cape Coloured, a person of mixed European (β€œwhite”) and African (β€œblack”) or Asian ancestry, as officially defined by the South African government from 1950 to 1991.
Example

Coloureds are mostly found in Cape Town but can be found all over South Africa.

LinguistZA • 03 November 2022
The ability to not stop yourself from indulging in minge (nyash).
Example

Mono is affected by Nyashilitis

mick lee • 08 September 2022

Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok.
Example

I can't wait to visit my brother in Boksburg.

Maps • 14 June 2024
Ikhaya lokugqibela is a term in Xhosa that means the last resting place (where a person is buried).
Example

I'm praying for everyone who tries to steal my lover to go kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela

MXhosa • 02 June 2021


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