Gawula

Is A South African slang term for food or eating.


The only thing I want now yi gawula.



Chop rice

Chop rice is a Nigerian slang term that means “eat rice”.


Ehhhhh. Chop rice, chop rice, chop rice.



Lawu

Ilawu is a very offensive term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to Coloureds.


I saw your friend walking with elinye ilawu.



Ballie

Ballie is a Term in Mzansi that refers to an old man or a father.


I met this other ballie yesterday and he gave me some good dating advice.



Mjita/out

A guy/ gentleman/clever man


How's it Mjita; 'm just Moja (fine)



Bathong

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction.


Bathong, that's so crazy.



Mashonisa

A Zulu term for a Loan Shark, someone who offers loans at extremely high interest rates, has strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside of local authority.


I need to pay the mashonisa otherwise he will keep my ID and Bank cards.



Ramabillion

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.


Don't worry, President Ramabillion has promised us a R350 covid grant.



Skomora

Is a term that means jerking off or masturbating.


I caught my little brother eskomora.



Is not make sure

To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.


Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.




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