Category: People


also South Africa

Konaki

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A person' connections and networks
Example

Give me your konaki

ReginaNdzo • 2 days ago

Voet

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Eng: The foot is the terminal part of the leg that supports body weight and enables movement.

Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Example

Eng: Your foot can make you the first step to victory!
Afr: Jou voet kan die eerste stap na oorwinning vir jou wees!

Pronunciation
by FootmyLife
FootmyLife • 6 days ago

Mzala is a Nguni term for Cousin.
Example

Mzala siyakwazi.
Cousin, we know you.

Chief • 09 September 2026
A South African slang term that means a guy, a friend or even a young boy.
Example

Zthini boyzen?
How’s it going my boy?

Chief • 09 September 2026

A person who does extra favors to get a favor
Example

The manager surrounded himself with sycophant who praised every decision, no matter how flawed

Kels • 09 September 2026
An errand boy, one who does menial chores for another without pay, a follower or β€˜willing slave’.
Example

Can you go to the shop for me?
You think I’m your bum-boy?

Raj • 03 September 2026

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.

Raj • 03 September 2026
A Xhosa term for cops or police.
Example

I have already called abakwantsasana.

Chief • 30 August 2026

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

Lungi • 16 August 2026
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.

Chief • 07 August 2026


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