Xhoma

Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.


Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.



Bergie

A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.


He left home now he is a bergie.



Cherry

Cherry is a Kasi term to refer to a girl/female. It can also be used to refer specifically to a girlfriend


Ndikhumbula icherry yam ngoku.



Chiller

A chiller is the name given to a diehard fan of the popular South African podcast called Podcast and Chill with MacG.
Plural: Chillers


I never miss an episode of Podcast and Chill because I'm a true Chiller.



Net so

South African kasi term for "just like that" or "just the way it is".


Thabo: You don't put salt when you cook pap? Themba: Nah, I eat it net so.



Ozighi

Ozighi means problem


Everything have turn out to be ozighi



Bliksem

To hit someone to a pulp.


Don't try me, I will bliksem you.



Sierra Leone

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.


Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.



Wahala

Wahala is a Nigerian slang term that means trouble.


Your wife is suspecting us, I don't want wahala.



Chipi

A SePitori term for a beautiful or a hot girl.


My girlfriend ke chipi mara.




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