Browse African Slang

Ancestors (Forefathers)

Kwambi people (Subgroup)

Our Owambo people (Our tribe)

Surprise (Shock)

Ou wat altyd after party hou (Person who always hosts after party)

No (Disagreement)

Future sound (Advanced music)

Thank you Nama (Gratitude)

Wake up device (Morning bell)

Music trend (SA influence)

I/Me Kwangali (Self)

Spiritual summons (Traditional calling)

Small southern town (Rural town)

Ndapandula / please (Please)

School gathering (Morning meeting)

Expression for jaw-dropping shock (like “what?!”)" ("Namlish (vernacular slang)")

Desert town (Remote settlement)

Often said as 'Aweh!', this versatile expression means everything from 'hello' to 'cool' to 'I agree'

Nawa mukwetu wanye (Hello my friend)

An enthusiastic greeting or expression of agreement, like 'cool!' or 'right on!' Originally Cape Coloured slang, caught ...