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Town

Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.

Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.

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Gqolo

igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.

Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.

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WhatsApp Influencer

This is apparently a thing these days. Are these ama2000 who are always posting their numbers on social media asking for "status viewers". Yeah, these kids are very weird.

She has so many contacts because she is a WhatsApp influencer.

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Nozala

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.

Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.

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Fong Kong

Fong Kong is a term generally used in South Africa to refer to a fake item (it can be fake clothing, fake phone, anything fake).

I won't buy from Sis Ntosh, she sells Fong Kong Air forces.

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In Japan

Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵

Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.

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Balloon Village

A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.

I was born and bred in Balloon village

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Cherry

Cherry is a Kasi term to refer to a girl/female. It can also be used to refer specifically to a girlfriend

Ndikhumbula icherry yam ngoku.

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Ass-kom

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.

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

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Umgidi

In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).

I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy

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