Belongings

It is a hybrid-English word that means to provide your full strength to accompilsh something important to you. It is used in many contexts depending on the message you want to convey.


As soon as he met her, belongings were given.
Wait for Thursday, we'll give your belongings.

Bari

Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land


Barikui which means God is big

Bobosi

Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.


I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

BBL

BBL is short for Brazilian Butt Lift. This is what these influencers do to make their nyash big.


“Skatlo nyela wena ka BBL that looks like rugby player’s shoulders” - Seemah

Brother Bernard

(noun)
The situation of slipping, tripping or falling down due to external pressures. These might include tertiary academics, relationships, and being broke.


Brother Bernard, this will kill me a real death.

Broer

South African slang word for brother, directly derived from the Afrikaans language


You peep that broer over there? He makes nca music!

Benoni

Benoni is a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. It is notorious for hijacking.


I am never going to Benoni again after what I saw today.

Barcadi

A type of House Music that’s popular in Pitori.


I will choose Barcadi over Amapiano any day.

Boer maak 'n plan

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.


These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

Bottle Kop

A bottle kop is a broken glass bottleneck that is used to smoke weed like a pipe.


I'm tired of this rolled weed, let's use a bottle kop.



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