Browse African Slang

Dive

Plaster

Tire

Clutch bag

Police; relationship with citizens ranges from protector to oppressor depending on context - 'boulis' is more familiar/m...

Pollution

Ointment

Wallet

Portrait

Hang out/chill

Post-doctorate

Tip

Premiere

Proof

Primary school

Private message

Professional/skilled

Problem

Power of attorney

Trial

Production/producer

Professor/teacher

TV program

Protective gear

Protein

Presenter

Presentation

President

Public post

Puma brand

Hook up with

Pedicure

Shortage

Fishing

To post something online, especially when showing off or seeking validation; implies a performative aspect

A fake or heavily filtered profile; literally 'made-up profile', referring to deceptive online personas