A quasi-military dance-step characterized by high-stepping movements, performed either on the spot or while moving slowly forwards, usually by participants in protest gatherings or marches, and accompanied by chanting, singing, and the shouting of slogans
Example

They were toyi-toying for the lack of service delivery in their community and apparently the money was misused by a local tenderpreneur

Sinazo • 13 April 2021
Nubian cultural center with granite quarries and Philae Temple.
Example

Aswan's High Dam created Lake Nasser, Africa's largest reservoir.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Black Magic, also known as witchcraft is usage of supernatural power for evil and selfish purposes and to perform malicious practice to destroy someone physically or mentally or financially.
Example

They use black magic a lot in Limpopo

Sinazo • 29 June 2021
Rutendo a female given name in Zimbabwe.

It translate to giving praise
Example

We give God Rutendo

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021

Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.
Example

I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.

Yanga CPT • 25 April 2025
To vomit.
Example

I think I might chunder after eating this.

Skhokho • 05 July 2026

Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example

Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.

Mbali • 26 March 2021
Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).
Example

Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.

I will slit your throat.

MXhosa • 13 November 2021

A gay person
Example

Voetsek jou sapa!

@the_names_jere • 29 November 2021
Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya • 13 June 2024


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