Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.
Example

Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.

Sinazo 30 June 2021
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.
Example

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

Mbali 26 April 2021

Gongo is a derogatory term used to refer to coloureds.
Example

I am now dating igongo.

Skhokho 16 June 2025
Ama 1K is a term that refers to anyone born between the year 1000 until the year 1999. Ama2000 came up with this term to counter the fact that they are called ama 2k.
Example

ama 1k should just retire from social media.

Mr Trends 23 October 2025

This is a general kasi term for a criminal.
Example

He got mugged by some Tsotsi from town.

Sinazo 20 July 2020
Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.
Example

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

MXhosa 24 June 2023

A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example

Umfana doesn’t deserve anything in this world.

CG 09 January 2023
Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
Example

The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.

Justin 04 March 2024

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin 26 July 2026
My brother/my sister/my best friend/
Example

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

Man Himself 17 March 2023


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