Nteshe

Inteshe is a Xhosa term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. It is the synonym of mkhaba.


I've stopped eating meat because wow, inteshe.

Res

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


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

Yawa

Yawa is a slang for problem or trouble.


"That girl na yawa" meaning That is trouble.

Meneer Magongwa

A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.


I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.

dada

Being selfish or being flashy


We cant go out with him because ano dada

Gwababa

Fear of women, especially beautiful women.


This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.

Agnorant

People who are extremely ignorant, yet simultaneously extremely arrogant.


He thinks he knows more than scientists, he is very agnorant.

polyandry

polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.


South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.

Gbola

It is the Nigerian pidgin word for Penis


Davido's gbola is too big.

Golo

Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.


You are mad, golo.



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