O jewa ke eng is a Sotho term that directly translates to "What is eating you" in English. This is a phrase that has become famous on Twitter after a user named @akreana tweeted it back in June 2019.
Example

Friend 1: Why are you so down, o jewa ke?

Friend 2: Eish my friend, my boyfriend has been cheating on me with that slut from Pitori.

Mr Trends • 26 July 2020
1. A person considered to be crazy.

1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.
Example

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.

2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

Tsar • 01 November 2023

An Afrikaans colloquial term meaning a bald head or bald-headed person.
Example

He decided to cut his head; he now has a bleskop

Chief • 16 September 2026
Sharists are those people who spend their time on Facebook just sharing posts. They are usually single, hence all the free time to bore us with their useless posts.
Example

Ever since they dumped her, she's been a big sharist on Facebook.

DRex • 29 October 2021

A translender is a person who is fat on the outside but slender on the inside. Basically a slender person stuck in a fat person's body.
Example

Don't be fooled by this mkhaba, I'm s translender.

Skhokho • 05 September 2022
A Zulu word for asking a girl/guy out.
Example

Ladies must also shela now. #WomenHaveToShela

Skhokho • 11 May 2021

This refers to President Cryil Ramaphosa. He was given this nickname after he announced R500 billion Covid-19 relief fund. He was throwing billions like he was throwing boxing punches.
Example

Don't worry, President Ramabillion has promised us a R350 covid grant.

DRex • 23 July 2020
A verified viby person who is more likely to attend gatherings (Parties, groovy tarvens, pubs and clubs) etc. At "Nkamodira", "Motimalenyora Tavern", "Daboogies".
Example

Today's GROOVISTS are more focused

Lawd OG • 13 August 2022

Pap

Limpopo people's favourite food, made from maize meal.
Example

We need more pap for the braai.

Sinazo • 11 April 2021
A term of respect for a friend, peer, or someone you respect.
Example

Sasa boss, uko aje?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026


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