Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.
Example

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

LinguistZA 03 November 2022

Bleak

NEW
Without hope
Example

The situation was looking bleak for him.

JABUMGWENA 21 hours ago

A dalarist.
Example

In this economy you need someone that is Kido Lava, someone who has istapura, a dalarist.

busi 11 January 2023
In Xhosa, ityala can mean multiple things.

1. Ityala can mean debt.

2. Ityala can mean a case (court).

So it all depends on the context.
Example

1. Ityala lam lakwa FNB yi R20 000.

(My FNB debt is R20 000).

2. Ityala lam licinyiwe namhlanje.

(My case was dropped today).

MXhosa 15 July 2021

University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example

I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.

Varsity Dude 30 April 2021
Iqaza is a Xhosa slang term for a shoe or shoes.
Example

Ndibone enye iqaza egrand eSportscene.

I saw these other nice shoes at Sportscene.

MXhosa 05 November 2021

It's a Xhosa word for a cologne
Example

Can you borrow me your qula

snezzo 29 June 2024
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example

I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

MXhosa 27 September 2022

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho 20 June 2021
Ismayo is a Zulu slang term for vagina.
Example

Ngifuna sona ismayo tonight.

MXhosa 28 June 2025


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