420, 4:20, or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for weed consumption, especially smoking around the time 4:20 p.m., and also refers to cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20th.
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Can't wait for 420 so that I can smoke freely.
The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
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I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
A statement made by bitter and jealous people when they see other people happy(especially a couple).
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They are all lovey dovey now but it will end in tears.
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
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Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
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"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
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Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.
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Molweni bantu abadala.
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