This refers to a chewing gum or bubble gum. It was borrowed from a popular brand by the same name.
Example
Can I have some Chappies, my breath doesn’t smell nice after smoking.
A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).
Example
This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.
A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.
Example
Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.
Is a South African term for a tough guy or sgora.
Example
I see you go to the gym now Sgaqagaqa
Tsonga romantic language words used to refers to "I LOVE YOU💚".
Example
Ndza ku rhandza my wife/husband/ and so on.....
NB: It is used at any person whom you want her/(...) to express your love.
Example
Yoh dawg, I partied to hard last night that I missed my dawnie.
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