Category: People
A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
Example
I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.
Ben 10 is the term used to describe young males who like dating older women. In most cases, these women give these young males money on top of all the sex.
Example
Did you hear that she got herself a Ben 10?
The king of South African rap, if not African rap. If you disagree with me, go argue with your ancestors. He hails from the great city of Pitori. He has the hip hop industry on his back like he is Quasimodo.
Example
A Reece is the greatest rapper alive. He is the G.O.A.T!
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
General term used by people in politics (comrades) and Tenderpreneurs to refer to each other.
Example
No one:
Comrade: Why are you being emotional, chief? Politics are not for the weak.
Short for Magezel'empompeni, is a derogatory name used to refer to a taxi driver. The word directly translates to "the one who baths from a tap". The name originates from that stereotype that taxi drivers have a long distance relationship with water.
Example
Abo mageza from Jozi are so rude and funny at the same time.
This refers to President Cryil Ramaphosa. He was given this nickname after he announced R500 billion Covid-19 relief fund. He was throwing billions like he was throwing boxing punches.
Example
Don't worry, President Ramabillion has promised us a R350 covid grant.
Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.
Example
There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Example
Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.
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