Bherhi is a Xhosa term for a homeless person.
Example

Did you see Thabo left home, ngu bherhi ngoku.

Yanga CPT 25 April 2025
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example

Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.

MXhosa 13 May 2021

Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment
Example

I want go carry Okpo

French Ovotu Abraham 08 April 2025
Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya 13 June 2024

It is really good; it is intense.

Used to signify fun or excitement.
Example

Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

Mr Trends 04 August 2021

Abeg

NEW
Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026

Wahala

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Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
Example

Chale, som wahala dey oo.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example

Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.

Skhokho 02 May 2025

Nerovwo mean Hear pray.
Example

Nerovwo; nerovwo mē , here my prayer

French Ovotu Abraham 18 July 2023
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example

I just learned to speak afrikaans.

Mike 08 June 2022


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