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Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example
You are mad, golo.
Example
Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.
A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.
Example
Sure grootman, zkhiphani.
A person, usually a blesser or sugar mama who just swipes his/her card without any hesitation.
Example
We are out of beer... mswapheni
We are out of meat... mswapheni
A racist slur used to refer to black people in South Africa. It is shortened from Kaffir.
Example
It is a crime to use the K-word in South Africa.
A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.
Example
She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.
Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.
Example
I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.
Another name for Carling Black Label. South Africa's favourite beer. Some may call it Zamalek.
Example
Yho the babalaas you would swear I was drinking Black Juice.
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