Umgosi in South Africa means gossip.
Example
No one:
Girls: I have so much mgosi for you my friend.
The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example
Ba tlao hurda, banunur!
GALXBOY is a South African streetwear brand which has its roots in the underground and rebellious youth street culture that dominates the urban centres of Mzansi.
Example
I am buying myself some GALXBOY clothes when I get paid.
eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example
You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body
is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example
The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.
A situation where you don't have money and you have no means of getting it.
Example
I'm so Meneer Magongwa these days.
A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example
Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.
Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example
I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.
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