Uyaphapha
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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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A Zulu term often used across languages meaning "you're being forward" or "cheeky." It calls someone out for overstepping, being too bold or sassy, especially towards elders or in situations that require humility.
"That new intern told the CEO that he's wrong in front of everyone – uyaphapha, shem. He's brave, but that was not the smartest move for his first week on the job."
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