Example
Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.
Example
I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.
Roomza / Rumza is your roommate. It is mostly used to refer to res roommate or hostel roommate.
Example
My roomza likes stealing my groceries.
In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example
I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.
Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example
Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?
The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).
Example
He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.
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