Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.

Example

1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.

2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.

DRex • 19 July 2020

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South Africa

Khemi

Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.

Example

He gets his girls using his khemi.

Skhokho • 04 April 2022

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South Africa

isiZulu

Ngizokubonya

A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”

Example

After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking

Lungi • 21 July 2026

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.

On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.

Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020

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South Africa

Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.

Example

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

Percy • 28 April 2025

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Botswana

Botswana Pula

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.

Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

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South Africa

Bundus

Bundus is a term used to refer to the rural areas. It’s mostly used by people in the burbs to “look down” on those ones who come from the rural areas.

Example

You can see the way he speaks that he’s from the bundus.

Brazo • 28 July 2026

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South Africa

Toyi-toyi

A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans

Example

They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur

Sinazo • 13 April 2021

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Nigeria

Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Example

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

Muritala • 25 February 2025

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