Category: General
Example
Danko guys for coming to my party
A term used to refer to a bribe, usually given to cops or traffic officers.
Example
I gave him some tjotjo and he let me go.
In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example
I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.
What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.
Example
It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.
Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.
Example
He started crying during tlof tlof.
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example
Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?
The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.
Example
Yoh dawg, I don't remember the last time I attended a lecture. I've been pulling a UNISA this semester.
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