Some of the richest, most varied and most diverse slang in any language tends to be about simple, everyday things that we are constantly talking about. Naturally, one of these things tends to be girls, and so you end up with a great many different … Read more
Whether you believe money makes the world go round or not, it can’t be denied that it plays a constant role in the daily lives of the vast majority of people on Earth. This typically leads to a great many slang terms arising to describe … Read more
Simple slang terms used to refer to friends are among the most common in any local vernacular. There are usually lots of them that can be used in many subtly different contexts and situations, and this is just as true in South Africa as it … Read more
The most common South African slang term for cool is “kief” or “kif”. This one is used throughout the country by most generations. Other terms that are commonly used include the word “bakgat”, which can mean cool, “befok” and sometimes “kwaai”. Other more specific terms … Read more
In South Africa, a boy is most often referred to as “ou” or “oke”, while other slang terms such as “boykie” are often used in a more specific sense. You may also hear kerel meaning “boyfriend”. Beyond that, generic terms such as “guy,” “bro”, “dude” … Read more