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Masala

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang
Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition
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Masala definition 1

Speserye (Spices)

"Extra masala please (Extra spices please)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 South Africa
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April 2026

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