African Slang Words Starting With "J"

Eshele / jealous (Jealous)

Broke wees in Januarie (Being broke in January)

Music bar (Smooth sounds spot)

Envy issues (Possessive behavior)

Pier/fishing spot (Waterfront structure)

Exclamation / oh God (Exclamation / oh God)

Means a close friend or buddy. Possibly from township slang (also heard in Zimbabwe), akin to 'homie'

Oku tuka (To run slowly)

Party / oshitenya (Party / celebration)

Skryf alles neer (Writes everything down)

Johannesburg / egumbo elinene (Johannesburg / big city)

Unhealthy snacks (Bad food)

Ashike nee / later (Later / in a while)

Ove / you (You)