Stop / wait. For example: "Yima before deploying."

Where does the slang word Yima come from?

Yima is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Yima?

Yima can also mean: Yima, tshama (Stop, wait)

Yima

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Yima definition 1

Stop / wait.

"Yima before deploying."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Yima definition 2

Yima, tshama (Stop, wait)

"Yima kwalaho! (Stop right there!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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