This refers to a chewing gum or bubble gum. It was borrowed from a popular brand by the same name.
Example
Can I have some Chappies, my breath doesn’t smell nice after smoking.
Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.
Example
The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
Used in saying someone or something done is cool. It also depends on how you say what you are trying to say.
Example
O dese!- Your cool/ You are cool!
E dese!- Its cool!
An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example
Come here jare!
To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.
Example
Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.
A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans
Example
They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur
Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal is scored in soccer.
Example
What a goal... Laduuuuuuumaaaa!!!
A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.
Example
Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.
This means that the dyan has caught feelings.
Example
I can't believe icatchile idyan.
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