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A funny phrase used when kids misbehave, roughly 'spank the package' (meaning give a good spanking). Parents jokingly sa…

A humorous expression meaning 'drunk and a mess' (literally in Hindi 'spread flat'). Describes someone who got wasted an…

A hugely popular Creole intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It's placed before adjectives (from French marier – t…

Means 'forget it', but in slang usage it's like telling someone to drop the matter or 'yeah right' sarcastically.

A vulgar but common slang (from French couillon) meaning 'idiot' or 'dumbass'. It can be an insult or used playfully amo…

Literally 'put fun,' this means 'to have a blast / enjoy oneself'. Telling friends met nissa is like saying 'let's party…

Literally 'jealous tongue,' referring to trash talk or bad-mouthing due to jealousy. If someone is spreading rumors beca…

A fun Creole term for a pretty girl, kind of like 'cutie' or 'hottie.' Often used by boys among themselves when they spo…

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)