K-leg is a Nigerian Pidgin term for when a situation or topic is either suspicious or untrue.
Example
You sure of dis tin wey you dey talk so? Dis matter get k-leg.
eczema, a rash, skin condition
Example
You have deeshcloth on hi hand; She have deeshcloth all over her body
Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)
Example
....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example
We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.
A term your Skrr skrr kids use to refer to covid-19 (Coronavirus).
Example
Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.
A rolled piece of cloth used to balance a load carried on the head
Example
You boh, an get cattah to tow anybody load
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
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