Is a slang term for money.
Example

I need amachankura.

Sinazo 10 May 2021

ode

dunse untrained
Example

that boy is an ode

Zack Grealish 23 February 2025

Die poppie sal dans is a popular South African term that means there will be trouble or havoc.
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
Example

Mom told them to take out the meat from the freezer in the morning and they forgot. Die poppie sal dans when she comes back from church.

Mr Trends 01 May 2022
The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Xhosa word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzantsi Africa. "South Africa".
Example

I stay in Mzantsi and proud of it.

Sinazo 08 May 2021

Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Example

Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.

Chief 23 July 2020
Tyoka to break
Example

Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

Scarboy_zw 28 September 2021

Mxit was a popular South African social media platform before the times of WhatsApp.

That's what we used to get girls back in the day.
Example

Niggas had a girlfriend in every province during the Mxit days 🤣

Skhokho 04 May 2021
Comot is a Nigerian pidgin term that means 'go', 'leave', or 'get out!'
Example

Make we comot (Let us go out)

Comot from dia ( leave)

Comot! (Get out!)

Adeola 31 May 2024

Qonce is the Xhosa name for King Williams Town in Eastern Cape.
Example

Born and bred eQonce, chief.

AP 22 June 2024
Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.
Example

I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.

Sinazo 10 May 2021


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