Browse African Slang

Honest competition (Clean game)

Conditional supporter (Success follower)

Conditional friend (Good times only)

Means 'to walk/leave.' Among urban youth, telling someone famba is like 'bounce' or 'get lost'

Ezimo (Family)

Household symbol (Clan emblem)

Generational treasure (Passed item)

Household dignity (Clan respect)

Surname reputation (Clan identity)

Group trip (Household excursion)

Household dynamics (Relative games)

Household honor (Clan dignity)

Secret cooking method (Clan dish)

Physical similarity (Genetic likeness)

Household phrases (Clan expressions)

Hidden information (Private knowledge)

Household customs (Heritage practices)

Extreme supporter (Obsessed follower)

Ou wat altyd kritiseer klere (Person who always criticizes clothes)

Fried dough balls (Vetkoek)

Paternal guidance (Dad's counsel)

Means 'cool' or 'awesome,' possibly from Afrikaans 'vette' (fat/phat) or local Khoekhoe influence

Experience rhythm (Sense beat)

Experience sound (Sense rhythm)

Grateful mood (Thankful state)

Event space (Celebration area)

Wanneer jy moet save (When you must save)

Eldest child (Senior sibling)

Minor complaints (Trivial issues)

Physical assessment (Condition check)

Outfits / clothes (Outfits)

Fire/hot response (Excellent reaction)

Omafuma gokwiimina (Sudden flooding)

Exibir / ostentar (To show off)

Very; extremely (polite intensifier (like 'damn')")

Ou wat altyd kos foto's neem (Person who always takes food photos)

Quick food trip (Food errand)

Definitely; absolutely (affirming)" ("Namlish (English)")

Eternal commitment (Endless dedication)

Meisie wat nooit ring kry nie (Girl who never gets ring)

Cheating/Dirty (Unfair tactics)

Changing weather (Variable climate)

Friend-enemies (Fake friends)

First year students (New students)

Weekend excitement (End week joy)

Forever friend (Lifetime bond)

Packed venue (Many people)