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.

Brazo • 04 August 2026
Umoufia is a country in west Africa globally known as Ghana.

The name umoufia came into existence when a prophet in Ghana was revealing a doom prophecy over the country but didn’t want to mention the name Ghana due to the strict warning from the Inspector General of Police popularly known IGP Dampare.
Example

1. Umoufia is a beautiful country.

2. There are so many tourist attractions in Umoufia

McKenzie • 17 May 2024

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example

I enjoy listening to Maskandi

My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni

Chief • 18 April 2022
Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example

Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?

Anti Devil • 17 July 2025

Ikaka is a term that means shit
Example

Uthetha ikaka kwedini
You are talking shit young boy

MXhosa • 16 October 2021
South African Slime-Super-Slang for Meat. Derived from the Zulu word for meat being β€œinyama”. Popularized by the great DJ Dr Peppa.



*Note: Only used when speaking in English
Example

Broer 1: So you left it on the grass next to the braai stand boyzen??



You: You know I can’t waste food so I had to eat the Mnyamelis

Big Saint • 19 March 2023

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
Example

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

Sinazo • 19 April 2021
Inceku is a Xhosa term form a Man of God.
Example

Sometimes you'd swear azithi dadobawo kwezi nceku.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021

Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of the Republic of South Africa.
Example

We are calling for Cyril Ramaphosa to answer for his Phala Phala farm saga.

Sinazo • 07 November 2022
Tsonga romantic language words used to refers to "I LOVE YOUπŸ’š".
Example

Ndza ku rhandza my wife/husband/ and so on.....
NB: It is used at any person whom you want her/(...) to express your love.

Harold Baloyi • 29 March 2024


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