The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.
Example
Where are we having the After Tears?
A South African slang term for money.
Example
I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.
Is a Xhosa term used when you don't know the name of something or the term for something. Can also be used when you don't know someone's name.
Example
1. I had that Mc nton nton burger from Mc Donald's.
2. Mr. Nton nton from school called again.
Last number is a Kasi term for the best of the best, the top of the range, top class.
Example
I'm buying the last number Kota.
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
Example
That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!
A Northwest African country with Saharan landscapes, Arab-Berber culture, and iron ore resources.
Example
Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, is one of the world's newest major cities, founded in 1958.
An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Example
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
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