What does Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me) mean?

You're expensive/demanding | Jy's duur/veeleisend For example: "This girl uyang'cost-a too much (This girl is costing me too much)"

Where does the slang word Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me) come from?

Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me)

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You're expensive/demanding | Jy's duur/veeleisend

"This girl uyang'cost-a too much (This girl is costing me too much)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

Uyang'cost-a (You're costing me) 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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