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South Africanism 

1. Slang words used in the country of South Africa

2. The use of words in strange contexts which makes sense only in South Africa.

N.B. Many South Africanisms come from integration of the South African language Afrikaans into the English language.
1. Howzit: A greeting meaning "how is it" or "how are you" (although the question is often rhetorical and doesn't necessitate a response)
E.g. Hey, howzit
Ja (pronounced yah): The South African way of saying "yes"
E.g. Person one: Did you like the new James Bond movie?
Person two: Ja, it was great!

2. Person one: Sorry about that
Person two: It's chilled
Person three: Hey, you just used a South Africanisms!
South Africanism by A South African! September 25, 2018
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South Africans 

Best Looking race of people out!
"South Africans are mighty fine"

Van Tonder, enough said.
South Africans by shelly46464 November 18, 2007
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008