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An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.

That new movie is lekker!

That bunny chow was lekker!

I’m lekker, bru!

by Chief , 10 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Fong Kong

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

by DRex , 30 August 2024

Country: South Africa

Afrikaner

Afrikaners are a South African ethnic group descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries

Contrary to popular belief, Afrikaners are also Africans.

by Gert , 04 November 2022

Country: South Africa

Haibo

An expression of surprise or shock (basically means wow), mostly used by Xhosa speaking people. It can also be spelt as Hayibo.

Haibo, is this really happening?

by Mbali , 06 April 2021

Country: DR Congo

Kinshasa

DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.

Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

Country: South Africa

Skhebereshe

Iskhebereshe is a South African slang term for a whore or sfebe.

You need to stay away from that skhebereshe.

by Skhokho , 24 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Ass-kom

Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

by Mbali , 19 March 2021