Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.

Example

I'm so tired mntkbw.

Sinazo • 07 April 2021

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South Africa

Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Kasi

A South African slang term for township.

Example

I come form ekasi.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Ikati ilele eziko

This is a Xhosa figure of speech that describes hunger or poverty. It directly translate to "a cat is sleeping in the fire (cooking) place (or stove if you may say)". So the cat is sleeping where people are supposed to be cooking because there's no fire and no food to cook.

Example

Grandma had to send the kids back to their mothers because ikati ilele eziko.

MXhosa • 18 May 2021

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South Africa

Sesotho

O jewa ke eng?

O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.

Example

Friend 1: Why are you so down, o jewa ke?

Friend 2: Eish my friend, my boyfriend has been cheating on me with that slut from Pitori.

Mr Trends • 26 July 2020

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South Africa

Podcast and Chill

Podcast and Chill with MacG is a podcast owned and hosted by South African YouTuber MacG alongside Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady. It is the biggest podcast in Africa in terms of numbers and popularity.

The podcast invites celebrities and public figures to take part in the Q&A sessions on the podcast.

Example

I really enjoy watching the Podcast and Chill. You can call me a Chiller.

Siya • 10 May 2024

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