Model C

In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.


He speaks that Model C English.

Mandilale

Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest


Andidinwe hayi mandilale

Magesi

Magesi is a South African football team that plays in the Betway Premiership. They recently won their first trophy, in their first season in top flight football, by beating Mamelodi Sundowns.


Magesi is here to dominate.

mjolo

a casual , playful relationship with a short term view. usually referring to cheating


Eddie ojola with everyone

Munchies

Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)


....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.

Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.


someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.

Mmege

A broke person


You are just "mmege" you have no single cent

Ma1

A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.


Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.

Mabopane

Mabopane is a residential township in South Africa. It is situated in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, to the north of Pretoria in Gauteng.


I was visiting a friend in Mabopane.

Mampara Week

Mampara week is the week before payday, where everyone just doesn’t have money.


Friend: Let’s go out.
Me: I can’t, you know it’s Mampara Week.



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