What does Go iphaphatha mean?

Go iphaphatha (To touch oneself) For example: "O iphaphatha kae? (Where are you touching yourself?)"

Where does the slang word Go iphaphatha come from?

Go iphaphatha is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Go iphaphatha

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Go iphaphatha (To touch oneself)

"O iphaphatha kae? (Where are you touching yourself?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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"Liphaphatha li monate le tee! (Corn bread is nice with tea!)"

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🇧🇼 About Botswana Slang

Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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