Trending African Slang Words

In African slang, Stokvel refers to a concept or object specific to local culture.

Person who farts in the bath and then counts the bubbles

A Hayikhona is a common slang term used in various African regions.

Someone who boasts a lot, someone who talks too much and has opinions on everything.

South African / Afrikaans word for Maize, or corn on the cob. Also used as a slang word for penus.

Any of various edible crustaceans similar to but larger than the shrimps.

A unicorn from EXOplanet which can heal all diseases if he shows his abs.

Rotten (Afrikaans). Can be used literally or figuratively.

A slut, but fancier.

A homosexual on the down-low: a gay man who's in the closet.

A frequent member of the ROBOT9000 community. Typically a NEET or a failed normie. He lacks real-life social skills and communicates with other robots through posting feels and variations of an animated frog. Robots are usually miserable about being lonely and tfw no gf which can lead them to become suicidal. They are generally hostile to those they perceive to be normies and redditors invading and stealing from their community. Robots hate chad with all their being.

Perdjie is a colloquial term used in African communities.

A loud noise, sound, or (someone's) voice. Can be used as a verb, or noun. Verb: "she chakalakad so loud, I could barely hear myself think!" Noun (bird): "look at that gorgeous chakalaka bird! Such a rare beauty! Hurry, and snap a picture while you still can!"

Koebaai is a colloquial term used in African communities.

a word to describe a mixed race or light skinned person .. some ppl take it to offence though

a man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking part or all of their earnings

Aaber is a colloquial term used in African communities.

The act of obtaining or attending an event, usually food or alcohol related, and usually sent in a “squad” group chat.