The Meaning of MXM in Text Chat
Mxm! It’s that sound people make when they’re fed up. You know, that click you do with your tongue Read more
Category: Vocabulary
Get a handle on the slang and phrases that make Kaaps unique. Our vocabulary lessons and articles break down the local words you need to know to talk like a local.
Tsek! Say It With Me…
“Tsek!” is more than just four little letters. It’s a whole attitude packed into a tiny word.
Tsek (pronounced Read more
Dala What You Must: Words to Live By
Embrace the hustler mentality.
What is The Real Meaning of Gham?
In coloured communities, the word gham can feel like a slap in the face. It’s a term that’s often used Read more
Why Poenankies Should Be Your New Favourite Word
Poenankies is a gem of a Kaaps word that sums up all things adorable, lovely, and heart-melting. It rolls off Read more
The Meaning of Skyf Explained For Beginners
The word skyf (pronounced “skayf”) is a common slang term for a cigarette or joint in Cape Town, especially among Read more
The Real Meaning Behind Calling Someone Your Masekind
What is a masekind? Check out the above photo. This is a masekind.
Masekind comes from the words Read more
Don’t Call Me A Moegoe…What Is A Moegoe?
What is a moegoe? It’s a term for someone who consistently makes poor choices or acts in ways that leave Read more
What is Kaapse Afrikaans, Kaaps, or Afrikaaps?
Kaapse Afrikaans, Cape Town Afrikaans, Kaaps, Afrikaaps, or Mengels is the casual, everyday language spoken by most people on Read more
Talk Kaaps With Me
I’m careful to call today’s post a lesson. That’s because Kaaps is not something you can really “learn” in a Read more