Umumbi means a Person is ugly
Example

Lomndazana loya Uthe umumbi

That girl say You're ugly

Anti Devil 08 August 2026
Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example

He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.

Chief 07 August 2026

Cable is an informal Kasi term for HIV & AIDS.
Example

He was sleeping around now une cable.

Brazo 05 August 2026
It is an urban South African youth language, also known as tsotsi taal or township talk, that mixes words from languages like Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Afrikaans, and English.
Example

They mostly speak Scamto to each other.

Sinazo 04 August 2026

Isishawa is a derogatory Zulu slur used to refer to people living with albinism.
Example

No one:

Golden Arrows admin: Shezi ngeke ahlulwe ukumaka isishawa.

Brazo 04 August 2026
This refers to a chewing gum or bubble gum. It was borrowed from a popular brand by the same name.
Example

Can I have some Chappies, my breath doesn’t smell nice after smoking.

Brazo 04 August 2026

Bafafta is a playful, modern Xhosa slang term used as an affectionate or emphatic collective address for women, friends, or peers, similar to saying "folks," "guys," or an exaggerated version of bafazi (women)
Example

Yho bafafta, I’m so drunk.

Brazo 02 August 2026
Iinhluthu is hair
Example

Iinhluthu ziyakhula

Hair is growing

Anti Devil 01 August 2026

Skamelian Man is the Person who is basen in KameelriveirB
Example

There at the shop I met with Skamelian Man, and We had great moments

Pronunciation
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Anti Devil 01 August 2026
Izindo means things
Example

Bathethe izindo bazisa Ekhaya

They took izindo to Home

Anti Devil 01 August 2026


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