onyanya is someone who is stingy with anything
Example

Peter okuna o onyanya

realmakoyya • 13 July 2022
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example

Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities

Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
Thobela Memani • 02 October 2025

Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example

Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?

Anti Devil • 17 July 2025
meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)
Example

have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)

siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)

anonymous • 25 April 2022

The best soccer player South Africa has ever produced.
Example

Teko Modise played for Orlando Pirates.

DRex • 01 September 2022
The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example

I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.

Travel Admin • 30 July 2026

A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered.
Example

You are mad, mdidi wakho.

DRex • 06 April 2021
Okapi is a term used to describe a pocket knife. It was derived from a famous South African knife brand by the name Okapi.
Example

In South Africa, if you don't have a gun, at least have an Okapi.

MzansiEdits • 02 August 2026

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.

Plural: Chillers
Example

I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.

Siya • 10 May 2024

HMU

Is an acronym mostly used in social media for hit me up (get in touch with me).
Example

If you are looking to buy tickets, hmu.

Skhokho • 10 May 2021


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