Example
Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example
Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?
Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example
You are mad, golo.
A kasi term that is used to refer to an older man. It is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a direct translation of big man.
Example
Sure grootman, zkhiphani.
The nickname for township of Alexandra in Johannesburg., also known as Alex. It has been compared to the Gomora in the Bible.
Example
If you value your safety, don't drive in Gomora at night
New name for Port Elizabeth.
Example
Did you hear that Port Elizabeth is now called Gqeberha?
South African slang term for the club, tavern, party, all the nice places.
Example
I miss how groove was before lockdown.
Fear of women, especially beautiful women.
Example
This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example
I go give you gbosa for head.
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