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Means 'to make a big fuss or act picky', literally to do katakata. It's used when someone is being overly formal or not …

Literally 'he sold his pig,' a colloquial expression meaning 'he broke into his savings (piggy bank)'. Used when someone…

Literally 'in one shot,' meaning all at once or suddenly. As slang it can also imply doing something too fast without th…

Creole/French mix meaning 'to go flirt/chase girls' (from French gauler as slang for 'snag'). When guys say they're goin…

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

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

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

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)