Category: People
Bum-boy
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An errand boy, one who does menial chores for another without pay, a follower or ‘willing slave’.
Example
Can you go to the shop for me?
You think I’m your bum-boy?
Charou
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A colloquial and sometimes controversial South African slang term historically used to refer to a person of Indian descent, often carrying complex cultural or derogatory connotations depending on the context.
Example
He grew up in Chatsworth and proudly identifies as a charou who loves hot mutton curry and playing Thunee.
A Nigerian slang term for a person, typically a young man, involved in internet fraud or online scams, often using deceptive methods to obtain money from victims.
Example
She mistakenly clicked on a link that was sent to her by one of these yahoo boys
Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example
He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.
A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male.
Plural is Ohns.
Example
The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.
Isishawa is a derogatory Zulu slur used to refer to people living with albinism.
Example
No one:
Golden Arrows admin: Shezi ngeke ahlulwe ukumaka isishawa.
Bafafta is a playful, modern Xhosa slang term used as an affectionate or emphatic collective address for women, friends, or peers, similar to saying "folks," "guys," or an exaggerated version of bafazi (women)
Example
Yho bafafta, I’m so drunk.
Nasty C is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer widely celebrated as one of Africa's most influential hip-hop figures.
Example
Have to go listen to that new Nasty C song
Seemah is a prominent South African content creator, amapiano vocalist, influencer, and media personality who originally comes from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape.
Example
Seemah is my favourite influencer.
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