Category: General


Bleskop

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An Afrikaans colloquial term meaning a bald head or bald-headed person.
Example

He decided to cut his head; he now has a bleskop

Chief 1 day ago

Bhudi

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Friend, buddy, or mate. Used to address someone to you especially a man
Example

Wassup bhudi, where you at?
Thanks bhudi, you saved me.

Atikel 3 days ago

Bhoo

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Something cool, awesome, or impressive. Also used to mean ' a lot' or 'big time'
Example

We had bhoo fun at the party yesterday.

ChantyKels 3 days ago

POISSED

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Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

Pronunciation
by JABUMGWENA
JABUMGWENA 3 days ago

Lekker

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Something that is enjoyable, pleasant, excellent or very good.
Example

We had a lekker time at the braai.

Pronunciation
by Ronald
Ronald 5 days ago

Ubuntu

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The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example

Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu

Pronunciation
by Faith
Faith 5 days ago

also Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho

Mpesa

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Mobile Money
Example

Please send me Mpesa

ReginaNdzo 6 days ago

Dlala

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Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example

Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.

Chief 09 September 2026

Yoh

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A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief 09 September 2026
A popular South African colloquial phrase that means something is completely done, final, and not open for discussion. The expression combines the English word "finish" with the Afrikaans word klaar (which also means finished or done). Saying both together creates a redundant yet powerful double emphasis.
Example

You are not going to that party, finish and klaar!

Chief 08 September 2026


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