What does Dlala mean?

Play / perform / mess around. For example: "Don't dlala with my time."

Where does the slang word Dlala come from?

Dlala is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Dlala?

Dlala can also mean: Dlala (Play/Dance); Ho bapala / Ho bina (To play / To dance)

Dlala

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added August 02, 2025 · 4 definitions

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Play / perform / mess around.

"Don't dlala with my time."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Dlala — definition 2

Dlala (Play/Dance)

"A re dlaleng (Let's dance)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Dlala — definition 3

Ho bapala / Ho bina (To play / To dance)

"Ha re dlaleng Famo music! (Let's play Famo music!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Dlala — definition 4

Ukudlala noma ukwenza into (To play or do something)

"Dlala ngami, uzobona (Play with me, you'll see)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

Dlala is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in South Africa. South Africa slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 2661 South Africa slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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