Category: General


Nca

Nca is a South African modern slang term for beautiful, nice, great. You catch the drift?
Example

That’s some nca car you have there.

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Skhothane (plural: izikhothane) is a vibrant South African youth subculture. It is known for competitive dance-offs, loud designer fashion, and extreme displays of wealth.
Example

I remember Don Dada being one of the biggest skhothane back in the day.

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Slang is a very informal type of language made up of new or playful words and phrases used in everyday speech. It is common in casual talk and text messages, but it is not used in formal writing or official speech.
Example

Don’t use slang terms when writing formal letters, my child.

Brazo 27 July 2026
Mgqumeni was a legendary South African Maskandi musician, producer, and singer widely regarded as one of the kings of Zulu traditional folk music.
Example

I’m listening to some Mgqumeni’s songs.

Brazo 27 July 2026

Fa

Take it; used when handing something over. Twi.
Example

Fa the money give am.

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An expression asking pardon before saying something rude or vulgar.
Example

SΙ›be, the thing smell bad.

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Paa

Very or a lot; an intensifier from Twi.
Example

I dey hungry paa.

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Man or mister; a casual way to address someone.
Example

Massa, wetin dey happen?

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Stop it; leave it. Twi.
Example

Gyae that nonsense.

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Money in Twi.
Example

I no get sika right now.

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