Sikiphiko

To ukusikiphiko is when you are in the front seat of a car and have your elbow outside of the window.

Did you see him in his friend's car, ebesikiphiko and pretending not to see us.

by: MXhosa , 10 November 2022

Country: South Africa

Savuyi

An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

by Sinazo, 28 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Jacket

Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger

Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.

by DRex, 25 July 2020

Country: South Africa

Robot

The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.

"The robot is red..."

by Itu, 13 October 2024

Country: South Africa

Umjolo

A Xhosa word for dating

Umjolo uzokulimaza mntase

by Mkhululi Maliza, 16 September 2021

Country: Worldwide

O-week

AKA Orientation week or 0-week, Is the first week of University where students are supposed to be orientated but they spend it binge drinking and making bad decisions.

I will never forget how awesome O-week was this year.

by Sinazo, 13 April 2021

Country: South Africa