To joke, tease, or mess around, often at someone's expense.
Example
Dem dey cruise you, no vex.
The drug that is killing the youth of South Africa. It makes these kids do all crazy things just to get that high.
Example
He is behaving like this because he smoked nyaope.
To become suddenly rich or hit a big financial break.
Example
Since he hammer, he don change car.
A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.
Example
The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.
Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).
Example
Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.
A South African slang term for food / to eat.
Example
1. Food - They serve nice chow there.
2. Eat - Let's go chow before the dining hall closes.
The word that refers to when the head has been shaved to be bald.
Example
Men with chiskop are a bit scary.
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