Boss

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A term of respect for a friend, peer, or someone you respect.
Example

Sasa boss, uko aje?

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
In South Africa, a bakkie refers to a pick-up truck.
Example

I need to get myself a bakkie for when I go to the villages.

Skhokho 01 May 2021

Runs

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Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

Admin 26 July 2026
Vaslap or vaaslap is a term used to refer to bathing cloth. You know that cloth you use when you are bathing.
Example

I need to get myself a new vaslap, this one is too old.

DRex 13 June 2021

Kanjo

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City council askari (enforcement officers).
Example

Kanjo wamekamata wamachinga.

Admin 26 July 2026
Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.
Example

I can't drive dis truck without a carboy

James04 23 March 2025

Hierso is a South African slang term that means "Here", "Right here". It is taken from the Afrikaans language.
Example

"I'll be hierso goseng, wa nkolota" - Khuli Chana in No More Hunger

Danny 08 September 2021
President Of The United States
Example

The new POTUS is Joe Biden.

Mr Trends 07 November 2020

Abeg simply means Please. Its a word derived from "I beg"
Example

Abeg, give me money.

Admin 19 November 2024
Fean Someone who craves and/or is obsessed to something that is healthy, good or clean. A clean addiction.
Example

- That dude is really well built... he must be a workout Fean!

- That fisherman eats, sleeps and breaths all things fishing.. he must be a Fishing Fean!

AndieD 14 March 2023


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