In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021
The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.
Example

"The robot is red..."

Itu • 13 October 2024

An aura having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, has epiphany
Example

Tell Dyco to come and do the greats he always does

Colani • 18 June 2021
A lady who has interactions with multiple males
Example

That lady is a skhaftin last week she was with a different guy

Awethu • 01 May 2025

The Sepitori version of Tsotsi

This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
Example

Sheba le pharra leli

(Look at that thug)

Thabiso Maoko • 04 May 2022
Pedi is a South African language spoken by a group of people known as the Marota/Bapedi.
Example

I am a proud Pedi.

Tumelo Thobejane • 01 November 2022

Umpu is a Xhosa word for a gun.
Example

Ndifuna umpu wam
I want my gun.

OD • 26 July 2025
"A kere" or " Akere" is a commonly spoken interjection in Setswana, which often translates to "is it not?" or "isn't it" in short. It is usually placed at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question.
Example

"Leina la gago ke Thabo, akere?" >> Your name is Tshepo, isn't it?

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020

Example

Mmata im broke

Godz • 02 December 2022
also South Africa
A person' connections and networks
Example

Give me your konaki

ReginaNdzo • 26 September 2026


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