Ohn

A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male. Plural is Ohns.
Example

The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.

Ken • 04 August 2026
Isimbi is the steel
Example

Baberegisa isimbi Ekhaya
They used a steel at Home

Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
Anti Devil • 15 August 2026

Trouble or problem. Shared across West African pidgin.
Example

Chale, som wahala dey oo.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Literally "animal"; used as an insult meaning fool.
Example

Don't behave like aboa.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".
Example

Did you cav that car?

Cav this girl.

Do you cav what I mean?

OD • 08 November 2021

Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example

I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.

Masi • 11 June 2025
An entreprennyo is someone who exchanges nnyo (pussy/cunt) for money.
Example

She just bought a new car, she’s a real entreprennyo.

Morena • 22 May 2024

An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.
Example

Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.

Mr Trends • 16 November 2020
Nyash is a soft and succulent part of a woman's back side, and without nyash a lady has high risk of getting her desired man.
Example

A nyashless woman must be plankish in structure

Onah Fidelis Chidera • 05 October 2022


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