A North African country with ancient civilization heritage, the Nile River, and significant Arab influence.
Example

We marveled at the Pyramids of Giza during our trip to Egypt.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
An Afrikaans derogatory term that directly translates to "your mother's cunt".
See poes.
Example

Stop talking shit jou ma se poes

DRex • 26 April 2021

Che

Give me or pass me. It is a substitute for the word skyf. Pronounced as β€œChair”
Example

Che me the phone Broer, I wanna call someone to bring us Pipe.

Big Saint • 17 March 2023
In Swahili "Biashara" means business.
Example

Nimeanzisha biashara ya ujenzi.

Peter • 12 August 2024

Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
Example

The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.

Justin • 04 March 2024
The act of pretending to be doing something while doing absolutely nothing. It was perfected by Panyaza Lesufi, Bheki Cele and Fikile Mbalula.

Lesufism involves; a strong PR team, looking busy, taking pictures, and garnering a huge following.
Example

Nothing will happen there, they will just take pictures and address the people. That’s lesufism for you.

Danny • 20 July 2023

Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.
Example

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

Mbali • 19 March 2021
Greeting to a King or mighty one
Example

Oviedo oo

Greetings to my king

French Ovotu Abraham • 09 May 2025

Izindo means things
Example

Bathethe izindo bazisa Ekhaya

They took izindo to Home

Anti Devil • 01 August 2026
Used in saying someone or something done is cool. It also depends on how you say what you are trying to say.
Example

O dese!- Your cool/ You are cool!

E dese!- Its cool!

PalesaπŸ’— • 24 March 2023


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