Father, or an older man addressed casually.
Example

Buda amerudi kazi.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

Ou

Guy
Example

That ou is genuine

jordan • 22 May 2025

Slang word for "how is it". It comes from the Afrikaans term "Hoe is dit" and people just decided to change the spelling.
Example

Man 1: Eita da, hoezit?

Man 2: Sharp hoezit da?

Man 1: Fede nja yami.

Sinazo • 20 July 2020
The term refers to a woman or women who are identified as being available for the pleasure and entertainment of men.
Example

John vul'igate, nasi istocko.

John open the gate, we have the stocko.

Mr Trends • 16 October 2020

A slang term for sex or tlof tlof.
Example

Why do guys fall asleep immediately after umdavazo?

Danny • 04 November 2022
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example

I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.

MXhosa • 27 September 2022

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Example

Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Is a colloquial Xhosa term for crazy or mentally disturbed.

It is mostly used as an insult.
Example

Ingathi azithi dadobawo pha apha kuwe wena.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021

Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).
Example

I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.

Morena • 24 May 2024
This is West African word to mean a sexy, well-shaped big and flawless ass or backside of a woman which is mostly considered attractive and lovely when choosing a desired woman.
Example

Bring that nyash close, I want to feel it if it's real or not

Trusted Alien • 28 November 2023


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