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Dankie

Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.

Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.

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Imama

Imama is a term that's been trending on social media that means a woman or a girlfriend.

Imama must be beautiful unprovoked.

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Igeza

1. A person considered to be crazy.
1. Also when one has silly notions, like making fun of others.

1. "Lamfana ligeza." - that guy is a crazy person.
2. "Uyageza wena." - you are being silly/crazy.

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Jola

This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa. 

It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...

Jola wena, you will see the consequenses. 

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Mntkbw

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.

I'm so tired mntkbw.

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impundu

One thing that makes men go crazy

Ndizthandela nje impundu
iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu

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Sugar mama

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

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Arthur Zwane

A plumber who is the current coach of Kaizer Chiefs.

Don’t worry, Arthur Zwane is rebuilding.

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Amachankura

Is a slang term for money.

I need amachankura.

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Thungisani

When you are finally in a serious relationship.

Thungisani guys

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