Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.

Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo • 27 July 2026

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South Africa

Mandla Ncikazi

Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.

Example

When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022

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South Africa

Broer

South African slang word for brother, directly derived from the Afrikaans language

Example

You peep that broer over there? He makes nca music!

Big Saint • 17 March 2023

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Nkqayi

Inkqayi is a Xhosa term for chiskop. Like when you cut all of your hair (bald).

A lot of people misspell it as nqayi.

Example

Soze ndiphinde ndichebe inkqayi.

MXhosa • 24 May 2021

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Liberia

Flakajay

Foolish; senseless; not genuine; sub-standard; stupid

Example

My man, I do na like dat flakajay talk.Plea make sure the phone you bi is na flakajay

James04 • 23 March 2025

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South Africa

Tito Mboweni

South African Minister of Finance. His signature used to be in SA money hence his name is often referred to when skrr skrr gang is talking about money.

Example

Tito Mboweni, sha sha...

Sinazo • 19 April 2021

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Zambia

Kale Bwangu

A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.

Example

Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025

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South Africa

Coloureds

Coloured, formerly Cape Coloured, a person of mixed European (“white”) and African (“black”) or Asian ancestry, as officially defined by the South African government from 1950 to 1991.

Example

Coloureds are mostly found in Cape Town but can be found all over South Africa.

LinguistZA • 03 November 2022

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South Africa

Matric Dance

Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.

Americans would call it prom

Example

I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.

Sinazo • 13 April 2021

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