While you watch your favourite TV shows with a smartphone in your hand, here are some trendy social media phrases you can use to sound cool.
Azikhale (Let the fight begin)
Azikhale is a common phrase originating from stick fighting practised in rural parts of KwaZulu-Natal. It's loosely translated as โlet the fight beginโ.
Hereโs how to use the phrase:
Clapback
A clapback refers to a witty response to someone's insult or attack. Hitting someone with a clapback often shows that you are winning an argument or have a more biting retort ready.
Have a look at the following example of a good clapback:
Nka loma (I would bite)
This is a phrase used to indicate how you would react should you find yourself in a particular predicament. Nka loma loosely translates to โI would biteโ. You could say, โShould I miss my favourite show on Magic Showcase, nka loma TVโ.
Check out more examples of how to use this phrase:
Kare nka screamer gore (I could scream)
This term is used to express distress, joy, or boredom. For example, when you expect a plot twist on your favourite show and it doesn't happen, you could say, "Kare nka screamer gore", meaning โI could screamโ.
Hereโs how to use the expression on social media:
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