Category: General


A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.
Example

Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.

Mbali 09 April 2021
South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).

Some call it Klipa.
Example

I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

Sinazo 08 April 2021

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.
Example

Mjolo will nyisa you.

DRex 06 April 2021
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

Mr Trends 06 April 2021

A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Example

Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers.

Mr Trends 06 April 2021
Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.
Example

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

Chief 06 April 2021

To beat someone to a pulp.


Can also be a swear word in Afrikaans
Example

I will moer you.


Come here, jou moer.

DRex 06 April 2021
A vulgar or explicit way to say butt or ass.

Do not say this to anyone or you will be moered.
Example

You are mad, mdidi wakho.

DRex 06 April 2021

This depends on the context. Jola can be someone's clan name if you are Xhosa.


It can also mean dating, see ukujola or mjolo.
Example

NdinguJola, Mphankomo...


Jola wena, you will see the consequenses.

Sinazo 06 April 2021
Is to date someone or being in a relationship.
Example

When did you start ukujola now?

Danny 06 April 2021


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