Category: General


What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.
Example

It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

Skhokho 01 May 2021
Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.
Example

He started crying during tlof tlof.

Skhokho 30 April 2021

Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.
Example

Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.

Varsity Dude 30 April 2021
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho 30 April 2021

The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word β€˜amandla’ which means strength.



The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said β€˜amandala’ instead of the correct β€˜amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example

You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.

Sinazo 30 April 2021
When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.
Example

Yoh dawg, I don't remember the last time I attended a lecture. I've been pulling a UNISA this semester.

Varsity Dude 30 April 2021

It's the face of a person who has been drinking for a long time / a drunkard. That face that looks like leather.
Example

This person is old, can't you see that phuza face?

Skhokho 29 April 2021
A term that is used to refer to light skinned people (mostly girls).

If you are a guy and someone calls you a yellow bone, then something is wrong my guy πŸ˜‚
Example

We were just chilling and this yellow bone came in and everyone was looking at her. It was like a dream 😍

Skhokho 29 April 2021

Is a Volkswagen Golf car. It was named this because of the explosive noise it makes (vrrrrrr phaaaa).
Example

He came in with a vrr phaa and all the girls went crazy.

Skhokho 29 April 2021
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example

Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.

Sinazo 28 April 2021


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