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An African slang term commonly used in Senegal and Kenya. [Note: This is a basic definition - community contribution needed for more accurate information]

aikona Share definition Meaning no way; absolutely ain't gonna happen. Bruh, aikona. by braaahh November 04, 2014 Flag Get the aikona mug.

Zol Share definition A term for a joint of cannabis you coming for a zol? by Son_Of_Fallujah March 07, 2006 Flag Get the Zol mug.

Voetsek Share definition Afrikaans for 'Get lost'. (Not a swear word! but rather crude like English 'bog off') Used a lost by Anglo Africans. (Means litreally in Afrikans, 'Tie your feet up'. I.e. 'Stop following me'.) Trader: Buy dees vely cheep shuz. Guy: No thanks dude. Trader: Sir, u must buy dees vely cheep shuz. Guy: No thanks. Trader: Hey sir, I tell you, you must buy dees vely cheep shuz. Guy: Hey, just votsek man! by Ruks March 22, 2005 Flag Get the Voetsek mug.

velding Share definition The act of picking up pens of the floor. Ethan: Why are you velding? Michael: Free pens, why not. by year12 crippling depression February 21, 2018 Flag Get the velding mug.

shebeen Share definition A clandestine bar which sells beer, spirits and provides music. Adapted from 1. South African slang, alleg. "she been here but she gone now", 2. Or Irish Gaelic, sibín. Once common in London for migrant gatherings eg African, Jamaican, Irish. Victor: Ah weh de party tonight? Genius: Dung Effra Road, some likkle shebeen. by Permy Torpor November 14, 2007 Flag Get the shebeen mug.

Sarmie Share definition Someone obsessed with oriental boys. More specifically Japanese. Dude, that Sarmie over there is totally molesting those Japanese kids! by sherrane May 26, 2008 Flag Get the Sarmie mug.

rooibos Share definition An Afrikaans slang word of Dutch origin. Literally translated "red bush"; Name of a popular South African tea; Often used when referring to an red-headed girl. Ag man! Her roobois smelt like fish. by Static-Pulse April 20, 2005 Flag Get the rooibos mug.

: the isolated rural sections of southern Africa : backveld

Pap Share definition A man breast AKA a droopy breast. Not only is John Gardiner a tight cunt who never buys a drink, he’s also a PAP. by ABZ1903 December 29, 2020 Flag Get the Pap mug.

Nogales Share definition Nogales - there is a Nogales , ArizonaSanta Cruz County and Nogales mexicoAs in the country of mexico .Nogales a city and the county seat of the Municipality of Nogales. It is located on the northern border of the Mexican state of Sonora ....Both Nogales border each other And are separated by a big ugly brown Wall with barbed wire at the top .The independent Nogales Municipality, which included the town of Nogales, was established on July 11, 1884. The Nogales Municipality Nogales Mexico was declared a city within the Municipality on January 1, 1920.Nogales Arizona was Incorporated In 1893.If you cross here without a pass portBorder patrol will come after you . Nogales is Spanish: noˈɣales; Spanish for 'walnut trees.The town is named for the black walnut trees which once grew abundantly in the mountain pass between the cities of Nogales, Arizona ( USA), and Nogales, Sonora ( MEX), and can still be found around the town. by Blu_leef January 24, 2023 Flag Get the Nogales mug.

A popular expression in Ethiopia slang vocabulary. [Note: This is a basic definition - community contribution needed for more accurate information]

Muti Share definition A muti is a person that thinks that they are very smart and they think that they no everything. even though they are usually wrong.When they are wrong they deny it but if someone gets so much proof that everyone knows that they are wrong they will often get sad and start crying. Mutis are kind of like lowlebs Did you hear the muti got the question wrong and then started crying in the bathroom.S/he is such a know it all. A by TheHeroOfLife November 03, 2017 Flag Get the Muti mug.

lobola Share definition Labels is the legal buying of a person from another. 'I had to pay lobola.' by Jam boi November 24, 2020 Flag Get the lobola mug.

Lekker Share definition An originally Dutch or Afrikaans (South African) word. It used to be used only for food, as in tasty. But now in slang it also means sexy or hot. Often used to describe an attractive boy or girl. It might also be used just as a replacement of cool or sweet. In this case, it is often followed by teh word man. Probalably got adapted into the modern English language because of the South Africans. Who hae more interactions with the British and American that the Netherlands has. As in tasty: That pizza was pretty damn lekker. As in sexy/hot: Did you check ou that guy in the shoe store? He is so lekker. As in cool/sweet: -Guess what? Iw on the first prize! - Lekker man! by Izzy Miss Murder March 04, 2007 Flag Get the Lekker mug.

Kiff Share definition South African Slang, (Adj) Cool, Awesome, incredible, fuck-around etc. The origin isn't really clear, but it's used predominantly by English speaking South Africans. 'Ey, how kiff is that hottie? Shot cuz, that try was kiff buddy! by ChrisLebanon +++ May 04, 2006 Flag Get the Kiff mug.

Hectic Share definition adjective used to describe unusually extreme circumstances relating to an experience, in particular, those which cause a overt reaction. Person one: My scan cost $550 for 20 minutes Person two: That's hectic! by tanandem October 26, 2009 Flag Get the Hectic mug.

gatvol Share definition Pronounced: gaaat-fall. Meaning: very fed-up or irritated. It is a South African word, derived from the Afrikaans language, but widely used in English (and some indigenous langue conversation.) Literal translation: gat(ass or hole) vol(full) Probably intended to mean a dug hole full to the brim (“up to your neck with…”) , but given a slant by the double meaning of the word “gat”. I am gatvol of the way my boss treats me. by jakalas September 16, 2005 Flag Get the gatvol mug.