Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.
Example
My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.
Jollof boys is a name given to Nigerian men in South Africa.
Example
Who drives that Range Rover.
It's owned by this other Jollof boy who works in Hillbrow.
Jollofina is a name given to South African women who are dating Nigerian men.
Example
She has all this money because she's dating Jollof boys. She's a Jollofina.
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example
Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.
Respect your dad and mom.
Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).
Example
Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.
'N' a slight sleep or short sleep, especially during the day.
Example
I wanna take a nap in my room.
I thought he want to catch a nap.
The name South Africans gave Queen Elizabeth when she died 😅
Example
Hitler is reportedly having a nice time with Lizbet in hell.
Ipipi is a term in South Africa that means a penis.
Example
Unepipi enkulu.
He has a big penis.
Maleven was a South African criminal who used to hijack cars and do house breakings around Benoni. He rose into fame after his interview with BBC. He is rumoured to have passed away.
Example
Maleven: I will show you with your last born if you don't want to give me money.
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