Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.


someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.



Unezothe

Unozethe is what Xhosa people say to refer to someone who is extremely annoying.


Yhu unezothe ke la bhuti.
That man is extremely annoying.



Gbosa

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.


I go give you gbosa for head.



Same WhatsApp group

A phrase that is used to describe similar things, people, behaviors or situations.


ANC supporters and Bushiri supporters - Same WhatsApp group!



Flakajay

Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid


My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay



Indlwabu

This is Zulu for masturbation.


Uyayishaya indlwabu mfana wami.



Nyoba

Nyoba is a Xhosa term for bribing. To bribe someone is to ukunyoba.


If I get caught by traffic cops, ndiyanyoba and it all goes well.



Lepyatla

This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.


Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.



Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.


It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.



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