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Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.

I am going for a rhili.

by Sgasa , 21 May 2025

Country: Rwanda

Kwipupujya

It is a Hybrid-Kinyarwanda word invented by RCA Bwoys to represent the state of being alone(urself) in a troublesome situation. You just need to cater for urself alone.

Brohh ipupujye mehnn ... Meaning do it urself .

by KEEN , 07 November 2023

Country: South Africa

Ku Bird

Ku bird is a term that means "it's bad". Like when the situation gets really really bad. People use "bird" because it sounds the same as "bad".

I only have R3.50 in my bank account. Ku bird!

by Marawa , 06 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Taxi Maths

This is the job of the person taking the front sit in the taxi, i.e counting money and providing change.

He was moered by taxi maths

by DRex , 10 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Fasti

Ufasti is a term Xhosa people use to refer to the main chick or main partner. Some call it 560.

Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend

by MXhosa , 06 July 2021

Country: South Africa

Agang

Agang is a Tswana verb that means build

In Tswana
- Agang ntlo.
In English
- Build a house.

by Agang Definitions , 08 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Kwedini

A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

by Mbali , 26 April 2021