umlungu

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• umlungu — South African Slang Origin: Kasi / township slang white South African or the Boss (Bass) of the company; isiXhosa word for the white foam that is left on the beach sand, once a wave has retreated back into the sea. (foam is for unprofitable use) …   English dialects glossary

• List of South African slang words — South African slang reflects many different linguistic traditions. Afrikanerisms This list of Afrikanerisms comprises slang words and phrases influenced by Afrikaans. Typical users include people with Afrikaans as their first language but who… …   Wikipedia

• Mzungu — (pronounced [m̩ˈzuŋɡu]) is the southern, central and eastern african term for a person of foreign descent. Literally translated it means someone who roams around aimlessly or aimless wanderer . The term was first used by Africans to describe… …   Wikipedia