Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.

Example

someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.

N2k • 04 September 2024

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South Africa

Punta

Booty

Example

She has a beautiful punta

Lovejones • 28 January 2025

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Izinza

Is a Xhosa term for pubic hair.

Example

Voetsek utsho ngezinza ezibomvu.

MXhosa • 12 May 2021

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Dzubha

Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.

Example

Did you see that dzubha over there?

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025

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South Africa

Tsotsitaal / Scamto

Diski

Kasi term that refers to soccer/football.

Example

Everyone in my neighbourhood loves diski.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020

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South Africa

Tsek

Tsek is a shortened version of Voetsek, an insulting dismissal or exclamation of disgust.

Example

Tsek wena, I don't want to talk to you.

MzansiEdits • 28 April 2025

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South Africa

14 February

February 14th is Valentine's Day, a day to express love and affection. It's celebrated by exchanging gifts, and other tokens of affection. just a KAK day that I will never get to celebrate (ntozamashwa)

Example

VALENTINES IS COMING , WHERE IS YOUR BF ? YOU'RE SITTING ALONE , LONELLYYYYYYY

Annie raghu • 24 January 2025

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