It is a pidgin word that means Hello / What's up / How is it and it also is a South African slang meaning the same thing, Hello / What's Up / How is it.
South African greeting - meaning hello, how are you and what are you up to? Alternatively, I dont really have the energy to stop and chat with you, but take this Howzit as being friendly enough -thanks. also a clear marker for when someone is a south african.
howzit ma bru, howzit machinabean, howzit china, howzit.
Max: Howzit Adam?
Adam: Good, I just placed first on Fortnite.
Mom: Emma, try my new cookie recipe.
(Emma takes a bite)
Mom: Howzit?
Emma: It’s really good. Try one Dad.
Dad: It looks burnt.
Mom: Why don’t you just eat the dough then?
Dad: I would but you won’t let me!
Mom: (sigh)
Emma: Are you getting a divorce?
Dad: No Emma, over baked cookies are not grounds for a divorce.
Mom: Funny.
Emma: (crying)
Mom: Wutzit?
Dad: Emma, Mom and I are just messing with each other.
Emma: It’s not that...I chipped a tooth!
Dad: Ha! Umm...sweetie, call the dentist.